there is provided a method and apparatus for repairing pavement quickly , durably , and at low cost which may employ the use of recycled plastic material . the method includes the steps of : lining the hole to be repaired with a cross - laminated plastic vapor barrier , placing a plastic mesh and one or more plastic pencil rods in the hole , optionally supporting the pencil rods with plastic pencil rod supports , and filling the hole with patch material such as asphalt or concrete . the method is useful in the repair or repaving of pot holes , utility crossings and channels , sink holes , wash out damage , edge collapse , intersection grid repair , and similar conditions .