Winter weather is quickly damaging roads across Waukesha County, with potholes forming overnight after snow or rain, followed by freezing temperatures.Watch: Seeing more potholes? How Waukesha County wants drivers to report them Seeing more potholes? How Waukesha County wants drivers to report themIts not uncommon to see, easily, a hundred potholes by Monday morning if we get snow or rain over the weekend, said Hans Guderyon, highway operations manager with Waukesha County.Guderyon said the freeze-thaw cycle allows water to seep into cracks in the pavement, where it freezes, expands, and loosens the road surface.We could fix them today, and if this continues, theyll show up again tomorrow, he said.To help crews respond more quickly, the county introduced a new online pothole reporting tool in 2025, which has been in place for approximately six to eight months.Drivers can take a photo or note the location and submit it online.That gets sent to me potholes, infrastructure issues, all kinds of reports, Guderyon said.The system enables the county to track response times by area and sends a follow-up survey to determine whether crews identified and addressed the issue.During winter, crews largely rely on cold patch, a temporary asphalt mix kept indoors so it remains pliable in colder temperatures.If were not plowing snow, were filling potholes, Guderyon said. We cant be everywhere all at once, but well get to as many as we can.He said high-traffic areas such as Highway 16, Moorland Road, and corridors near I-43 tend to see the most damage.Guderyon urges drivers to stay alert, noting potholes can damage tires, throw off vehicle alignment, and create safety hazards.You never know where theyre going to pop up, he said. If you see one, let us know.The reporting tool applies only to Waukesha County highways. For city or town streets, residents should contact their local public works department.This story was reported on-air by Kaylee Staral and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.Its about time to watch on your time. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for TMJ4 on your device.Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more.Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip ...read more read less