Potholes in Bonnyville No. 87, AB

Population 12,897 · Alberta

This page shows pothole reports submitted in Bonnyville No. 87, Alberta. RoadRot is a free, independent platform — anyone can report a pothole, and reports get forwarded to the responsible municipality.

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Why Bonnyville No. 87 gets potholes

Bonnyville No. 87 sits in northeastern Alberta's boreal zone, where hard freezes run from November through March and spring melt arrives in April. That freeze-thaw cycle is rough on pavement under normal conditions, and the MD's roads carry the added punishment of heavy oil and gas truck traffic year-round. The MD's own road bans typically kick in around early April each year, which tells you something about the state of the roads by the time winter finally releases its grip.

How to report potholes in Bonnyville No. 87

The MD of Bonnyville No. 87 doesn't appear to have a dedicated pothole app or online reporting form. Your best bet for official reporting is contacting their Public Works department directly by phone at (780) 826-3171 or by email at info@md.bonnyville.ab.ca. For provincial highways passing through the MD (including Hwys. 28, 55, 881, and others), Alberta Transportation handles repairs and has its own reporting process. RoadRot works alongside those channels: you drop a pin on the public map, other drivers can confirm the report to raise its visibility, and if you want to push harder, the built-in email tool lets you send a complaint directly to your municipal or provincial rep yourself.
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Hit a pothole in Bonnyville No. 87 and damaged your vehicle? Read the Alberta pothole damage claim guide — deadlines, where to file, and what evidence you need. New to RoadRot? See how to report a pothole.

Common questions

Who is responsible for fixing potholes in Bonnyville No. 87?

It depends on the road. Township roads and range roads within the MD fall under MD of Bonnyville No. 87 Public Works, reachable at (780) 826-3171. Provincial highways running through the area, like Hwys. 28, 55, and 881, are Alberta Transportation's responsibility.

Does the MD of Bonnyville No. 87 have a 311 service?

No 311 service was found for this municipality. To report a road issue, you'll need to call the MD directly at (780) 826-3171 or email info@md.bonnyville.ab.ca and ask for Public Works.

What's the worst time of year for potholes in Bonnyville No. 87?

Spring is consistently the roughest stretch, typically April through May, when the frost comes out of the ground and roads that have been locked in ice all winter suddenly start flexing under traffic. Heavy truck traffic from the oil and gas industry makes it worse, since those loads stress roads that are already soft from the thaw.

Can I claim compensation for vehicle damage caused by a pothole in Alberta?

You can submit a formal claim to the road authority responsible for that road, whether that's the MD or Alberta Transportation. Success usually depends on proving the authority knew about the defect and failed to fix it in a reasonable time. Documenting the pothole with photos, a location, and a date strengthens your case considerably.

How does RoadRot help with potholes in Bonnyville No. 87?

RoadRot lets you pin a pothole on a public map so other drivers can see it and confirm it, which builds a visible record of problem spots. If you want to push for a fix, there's an email tool built into the site that helps you write and send a complaint directly to your municipal or provincial representative. RoadRot doesn't contact the MD on your behalf, but a public report with community confirmations behind it is harder to ignore than a phone call that never gets logged.

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