Potholes in Campbell River, BC
Population 35,519 · British Columbia
This page shows pothole reports submitted in Campbell River, British Columbia. 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 Campbell River?
It depends on the road. The City of Campbell River handles local streets and city-maintained roads. Provincial highways running through town, including Highway 19, Highway 19A, and Highway 28, are maintained by a private contractor on behalf of the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. If you're not sure which category your road falls into, the TranBC site at tranbc.ca can help clarify provincial routes.
Does Campbell River have a 311 service for reporting road problems?
311 isn't universally available in smaller BC municipalities, and we haven't been able to confirm one for Campbell River. Your best bet is to check campbellriver.ca directly for current service request options, since those details can be updated without much fanfare. For provincial highways, TranBC at tranbc.ca is the right place to go.
How do I report a pothole on Highway 19 near Campbell River?
Highway 19 is a provincial route maintained by a contracted maintenance company under the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. You can report problems through TranBC at tranbc.ca, and the contractors are reachable 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also pin it on RoadRot's public map and use the email-your-rep tool to flag it to your provincial representative.
Can I claim vehicle damage caused by a pothole in British Columbia?
You can, but it's not straightforward. For city roads, you'd typically file a claim with the City of Campbell River and would need to show the city had prior knowledge of the defect and failed to act. For provincial highways, claims go through the BC Ministry of Transportation or its contractor. Document everything: photos of the pothole, your vehicle damage, the date, and the location, and act quickly since claim deadlines apply.
When is pothole season worst in Campbell River?
Late winter into early spring is the peak period, when roads have been through repeated freeze-thaw cycles all season and then temperatures start climbing more consistently. Campbell River's coastal climate means those freeze-thaw swings can happen throughout the winter rather than waiting for spring, so damage can accumulate earlier than in colder inland areas. Heavy truck traffic from the forestry and resource industries compounds the wear on roads that are already stressed by moisture and temperature changes.