(La Porte, IN) - The City of La Porte will soon be able to better fix potholes during the winter. 

Officials said a new storage tank has been purchased to heat oil and tar used to fill potholes.  Heat gives the patching material more ability to last longer, instead of using a cold material which degrades quickly from not being able to adhere to the pavement in sub freezing temperatures.

Mayor Tom Dermody said roads are among the top priorities identified by residents and the technology will help address the issue.

The storage tank should arrive next month.