Potholes in Grande Prairie County No. 1, AB
Population 23,769 · Alberta
This page shows pothole reports submitted in Grande Prairie County No. 1, Alberta. RoadRot is a free, independent platform — anyone can report a pothole, and reports get forwarded to the responsible municipality.
How to report potholes in Grande Prairie County No. 1
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 doesn't operate a 311 service (that's the City of Grande Prairie, a separate municipality). For road concerns on county roads, including hamlets and rural areas, contact the County's Transportation and Utilities department at 780-532-7393. If the problem is on a numbered highway, those are Alberta Transportation's responsibility and you can reach their local office at 780-538-5310.
RoadRot adds a public layer on top of that. You drop a pin, rate the severity, optionally add a photo, and other drivers can confirm the same report. That confirmation history creates a visible, public record. If you want to push harder, there's a built-in tool to email your representative directly about a specific report. RoadRot doesn't forward anything automatically. You're the one who decides when and whether to send it.
Common questions
Who is responsible for fixing potholes in Grande Prairie County No. 1?
It depends on the road. County roads, including roads through hamlets and rural subdivisions, are maintained by the County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Public Works department. Numbered highways like Highway 40 and Highway 43 are provincial roads maintained under contract by Alberta Transportation, currently through a contractor called Ledcor Highways under Contract Maintenance Area 504.
Does Grande Prairie County No. 1 have a 311 service?
No. 311 is operated by the City of Grande Prairie, which is a separate municipality. If you have a road concern in the County, the direct line for Transportation and Utilities is 780-532-7393.
When is pothole season in Grande Prairie County No. 1?
Spring is the worst of it. As temperatures start cycling above and below freezing, the ground beneath the pavement expands and contracts, and water that's worked its way into cracks freezes and forces chunks of asphalt loose. In recent years freeze-thaw events have been showing up in winter too, not just spring, so the damage window has been getting longer.
How do I report a pothole on a provincial highway near Grande Prairie?
Numbered highways in the region, including Highway 43 (part of Canada's national highway system) and Highway 40, are maintained by Alberta Transportation. You can contact their local office at 780-538-5310. You can also pin the location on RoadRot so other drivers know about it and to have a record you can point to if you contact your rep.
Can I claim compensation for vehicle damage caused by a pothole in Alberta?
You can submit a claim, but it's not straightforward. For county roads you'd file a claim with the County of Grande Prairie No. 1 directly, and for provincial highways, with the Government of Alberta. Claims typically require you to show the road authority knew or should have known about the hazard and failed to act. A dated photo and a RoadRot report with a timestamp won't guarantee anything, but they're useful documentation if you pursue it.