Potholes in Edmonton, AB

Population 1,010,899 · Alberta

This page shows pothole reports submitted in Edmonton, 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 Edmonton gets potholes

Edmonton sits in a continental subarctic climate zone where freeze-thaw cycling is the main engine of pavement destruction. A city construction engineer noted Edmonton historically averaged 122 freeze-thaw cycles a year, a figure that has since climbed to 160-180 as the climate shifts. Alberta's Chinook effect piles on by swinging temperatures as much as 30°C in a matter of hours, which is about as hard on asphalt as it sounds. In 2025, the city spent $11.7 million repairing more than 650,000 potholes, and a structural funding shortfall in the parks and roads department means that number isn't going down anytime soon.

How to report potholes in Edmonton

To report a pothole directly to the city, use the Edmonton 311 App (iOS and Android), the online form at 311.edmonton.ca, or just dial 311. All three channels receive the same priority, so use whichever is fastest for you. Note that provincial routes running through Edmonton, including Highway 16 (Yellowhead Trail) and Highway 2 (Gateway Boulevard), fall under Alberta's Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors, not the city, so those reports go to the province. RoadRot works alongside those channels: you drop a pin on the public map, other drivers confirm it, and if you want to apply some pressure you can use the built-in email-your-rep tool to send a message directly to your municipal or provincial representative about that specific pothole.
Guides

Hit a pothole in Edmonton 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 Edmonton?

City of Edmonton Roadway Maintenance crews handle city streets year-round. If the pothole is on a provincial highway passing through the city, like the Yellowhead Trail (Highway 16) or Gateway Boulevard (Highway 2), that's Alberta's Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC), not the city. When in doubt, report to both.

How do I report a pothole in Edmonton?

The three main options are the Edmonton 311 App, the web form at 311.edmonton.ca, or calling 311. All three are treated equally by the city, so just pick the one that's convenient. You can also drop a pin on RoadRot to document it publicly and use the email-your-rep tool if you want to flag it to your councillor or MLA.

What's the worst time of year for potholes in Edmonton?

Late winter and early spring, roughly February through April, is when things get bad. That's when the temperature swings that characterize Edmonton's climate are most frequent and extreme, and water that's been working its way into pavement cracks all winter starts cycling between freezing and thawing in a matter of hours. Edmonton's Chinook events can spike temperatures by 30°C in a single day, which accelerates that damage significantly.

Can I make a vehicle damage claim for a pothole in Edmonton?

You can submit a damage claim to the City of Edmonton through 311, but the city will generally look at whether the pothole was reported and whether there was a reasonable window to fix it before denying liability. Documenting the pothole with photos, a timestamp, and a report through 311 or RoadRot before your vehicle takes damage is the stronger position. If the damage happened on a provincial highway, your claim would go to Alberta TEC instead.

Why does Edmonton have so many more potholes than other Alberta cities?

Researchers at the University of Alberta have noted that Edmonton fills roughly 500,000 to 600,000 potholes a year, compared to 40,000 to 50,000 in Calgary, and the gap isn't fully explained yet. Contributing factors likely include Edmonton's specific freeze-thaw pattern, heavy industrial truck traffic on routes connected to the oilsands corridor, and a parks and roads budget that has faced incremental cuts averaging around $26 million less per year over the past decade.

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