Potholes in Calgary, AB
Population 1,306,784 · Alberta
This page shows pothole reports submitted in Calgary, Alberta. RoadRot is a free, independent platform — anyone can report a pothole, and reports get forwarded to the responsible municipality.
Common questions
Who is responsible for fixing potholes in Calgary?
Most city streets are maintained by the City of Calgary. However, Deerfoot Trail and Stoney Trail are provincial freeways maintained by Alberta Transportation contractors, so if you're hitting potholes on those corridors, 311 isn't your first call. For Deerfoot Trail and Stoney Trail North, contact Carmacks Maintenance Services at 403-543-8750; for Stoney Trail S.E., call Mainroad Chinook Contracting at 1-877-898-7623.
How do I report a pothole in Calgary?
You've got three official options: call 311 (or 403-268-2489 from outside the city), use the Calgary 311 app on your phone, or fill out the form at calgary.ca/roads/maintenance/pothole-repair.html. You can also pin it on RoadRot so other drivers can see it and confirm it, and use the email-your-rep tool if you want to put a little extra pressure on someone.
What's the worst time of year for potholes in Calgary?
Late winter into early spring is typically the worst stretch, when freeze-thaw cycles have had all season to work on existing cracks and the pavement is at its most damaged. Calgary's Chinook winds make this especially pronounced, since a single warm Chinook followed by a cold snap can do the damage of several normal freeze-thaw events in just a day or two.
Can I make a damage claim if a pothole wrecked my car in Calgary?
You can submit a claim to the City of Calgary if the damage happened on a city-maintained road, but the city will generally review whether they had reasonable notice of the pothole and whether they had time to fix it. The process starts through 311 or the city's website, and you'll want to document everything: photos of the pothole, photos of the damage, and the exact location. RoadRot reports with community confirmations and timestamps can serve as supporting documentation that a problem was known and visible.
How bad is Calgary's pothole problem compared to other years?
By the city's own numbers, 2024 was a record year: crews repaired around 36,000 potholes, well above the annual average of 22,000 to 23,000 and higher than the previous record of 33,000. The city's overall pavement quality has also been declining since 2015 following budget cuts, which prompted city council to approve an additional $23 million in road maintenance funding for 2024 through 2026.