Potholes in Stony Plain, AB

Population 17,993 · Alberta

This page shows pothole reports submitted in Stony Plain, 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 Stony Plain gets potholes

Stony Plain sits on the Parkland Plateau west of Edmonton, where winter temperatures can dip to around -20°C before climbing back above freezing in late winter and spring. That freeze-thaw cycle is the main culprit: water works its way into small pavement cracks, freezes and expands, then thaws and leaves a void. Once traffic rolls over that weakened spot, the asphalt gives way and you've got a pothole. Summers are warm and comfortable, but by then the damage from the previous winter is already done.

How to report potholes in Stony Plain

For potholes on municipal streets, the Town of Stony Plain asks residents to use the Report a Problem form at stonyplain.com through the Public Works department. Stony Plain doesn't appear to have a 311 phone line or a dedicated pothole app. If the pothole is on Highway 16A, 779, or 628, those are provincial roads maintained under Alberta Transportation, and you can reach the contractor Emcon Services Inc. at (780) 449-0502 or report via 511 Alberta. RoadRot works alongside those channels: you can drop a pin on the public map, let neighbours confirm the report, and use the built-in email-your-rep tool to send a message directly to your local or provincial representative asking them to act.
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Common questions

Who is responsible for fixing potholes in Stony Plain?

It depends on which road you're on. Municipal streets are the responsibility of the Town of Stony Plain's Public Works department. Highways 16A, 779, and 628 are provincial roads maintained by Alberta Transportation through their contractor, Emcon Services Inc., reachable at (780) 449-0502.

Does Stony Plain have 311?

No, Stony Plain doesn't appear to operate a 311 service. To report a pothole on a town-maintained street, you'll want to use the Report a Problem form on the Town's website at stonyplain.com.

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

Late winter into early spring is typically the worst stretch. That's when daytime temperatures start climbing above zero while nights still dip below freezing, running the freeze-thaw cycle repeatedly and accelerating pavement breakdown. By the time the snow is fully gone, the roads have often taken a beating.

How do I report damage to my vehicle from a pothole in Alberta?

If the pothole is on a municipal road, you'd file a claim with the Town of Stony Plain and document everything: photos of the pothole, photos of the damage, the date, and the location. For provincial highways, your claim would go to Alberta Transportation. Keep in mind municipalities and the province have legal protections that make these claims difficult to win unless you can show they had prior notice of the hazard and failed to act.

How does RoadRot help with potholes in Stony Plain?

RoadRot is a public crowdsourced map where you can pin a pothole, rate how bad it is, and add a photo. Other drivers can confirm the report, which helps show the problem is real and recurring. You can also use the email-your-rep tool on each report to send a message directly to your municipal or provincial representative asking them to prioritize the fix.

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