Potholes in Vancouver, BC

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This page shows pothole reports submitted in Vancouver, British Columbia. RoadRot is a free, independent platform — anyone can report a pothole, and reports get forwarded to the responsible municipality.

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Why Vancouver gets potholes

Vancouver's mild, rainy winters mean classic freeze-thaw cycling is less frequent than in prairie cities, but it's not absent. Temperatures that hover around zero throughout the day can still produce icy, deteriorating road surfaces, and wet snow events accelerate pavement damage in ways that don't always get fixed quickly. The city's limited dedicated winter road fleet means wet freeze-thaw damage can linger longer than you'd expect before repairs catch up. Heavy truck traffic on major arterial routes adds another layer of wear that the rain alone doesn't explain.

How to report potholes in Vancouver

Vancouver's official pothole reporting system is Van311. You can submit a report through the Van311 app (available on iPhone and Android), the online portal at van311.ca/services/pothole, or the city's road maintenance page at vancouver.ca/streets-transportation/pothole-repair.aspx. If the pothole is on a provincial highway rather than a city street, that's the BC Ministry of Transportation's responsibility and you'll want to use the province's highway reporting tool at gov.bc.ca instead. RoadRot works alongside those channels: you can pin the pothole on a public map, get neighbours to confirm it, and use the built-in email-your-rep tool to send a message directly to your municipal or provincial representative yourself. The report stays public, which creates its own kind of pressure.
Guides

Hit a pothole in Vancouver and damaged your vehicle? Read the British Columbia 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 Vancouver?

The City of Vancouver maintains city streets, sidewalks, and public spaces within city limits. Provincial highways that run through Vancouver are the BC Ministry of Transportation's responsibility, with private contractors handling day-to-day maintenance across regional service areas.

How do I report a pothole in Vancouver?

Use the Van311 app (iPhone or Android), the online form at van311.ca/services/pothole, or the city's road maintenance page at vancouver.ca. For potholes on provincial highways, report through the BC government's highway reporting system at gov.bc.ca.

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

Late winter and early spring tend to be the roughest stretch. Vancouver doesn't get the extreme cold of central Canada, but temperatures that cross back and forth over zero during rainy season still stress pavement, and the city's limited winter road infrastructure means damage can go unpatched longer than in cities that run full winter maintenance operations.

Can I claim compensation for vehicle damage caused by a pothole in Vancouver?

You can submit a claim to the City of Vancouver if damage occurred on a city-maintained street, but the city generally requires you to show it had prior knowledge of the hazard and failed to act on it. For damage on a provincial highway, claims go through the BC Ministry of Transportation. Keep photos of the pothole, your vehicle damage, and the location.

Does RoadRot automatically report potholes to the City of Vancouver?

No. RoadRot is a public crowdsourced map, not a direct line to city systems. You pin the pothole, the community can confirm it, and if you want to push for a fix you use the built-in email-your-rep tool to send a message to your rep yourself. The public visibility of the report is part of the point.

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