We visited an asphalt plant in Springville to find out when hot-mix asphalt will start being made again to fix potholes.

Using a balance of both cold and hot patches to fill the holes to make sure the roads are safe is a difficult challenge. Hot and cold patch asphalt differs primarily in application temperature and ...

OMAHA, Neb. — Mayor Jean Stothert announced drivers in Omaha will still have to wait a week for city crews to apply permanent patches on city potholes. Stothert said hot asphalt is just not ...

Last year, the city purchased a Falcon hot asphalt machine. It allows crews to patch potholes with a longer-lasting fix than a cold patch.

Dear James: My asphalt driveway need some serious repairs. There are several potholes and dents in it. I know professional heated repairs are best, but what is the best way to repair it myself ...

Usually, cold-mix asphalt lasts until mid-March. That leaves St. Paul, which every March and April becomes the state’s sole source of hot mix, for which it charges about $70 a ton.