Potholes in Brokenhead, MB

Population 5,414 · Manitoba

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

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Why Brokenhead gets potholes

Brokenhead sits in Manitoba's continental Prairie climate zone, about 64 km northeast of Winnipeg, where winters regularly push well below -20°C before swinging into warm summers. That freeze-thaw cycle is the main culprit behind road damage: water gets into pavement cracks, freezes, expands, and breaks the surface apart. Spring thaw is the worst stretch, and drainage is a known recurring issue across the area, particularly for rural roads that have to shed a winter's worth of accumulated moisture all at once.

How to report potholes in Brokenhead

Road authority in Brokenhead depends on which road you're looking at. The RM of Brokenhead handles roughly 400 miles of municipal roads, and the way to flag a problem is to call the Administration Office directly at 204-268-6710. For provincial highways like PTH 59, contact Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure via the Manitoba 511 app, by calling 511 toll-free, or by reaching out to @MBGovRoads on X. If the pothole is on Brokenhead Ojibway Nation reserve roads, the BON band office handles those independently, reachable at (204) 766-2494. RoadRot doesn't replace any of those channels, but it does let you put a public pin on the map, get neighbours to confirm the report, and use the built-in email tool to send a message directly to your municipal or provincial rep.

Guides

Hit a pothole in Brokenhead and damaged your vehicle? Read the Manitoba 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 Brokenhead?

It depends on the road. The RM of Brokenhead Public Works handles municipal roads, Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) is responsible for provincial highways like PTH 59, and the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation administers its own on-reserve roads separately. If you're not sure which authority covers the road you're on, a good starting point is calling the RM Administration Office at 204-268-6710 and they can point you in the right direction.

Does Brokenhead have a 311 service for pothole reports?

No dedicated 311 service or online pothole reporting form was found for the RM of Brokenhead. Your best option for municipal roads is calling the Administration Office at 204-268-6710. For provincial highways, use the Manitoba 511 app or call 511 toll-free.

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

Spring is the roughest stretch. After a winter of sub-zero temperatures, the thaw hits fast and water trapped in pavement has nowhere to go, which accelerates surface breakdown on both paved and gravel roads. Drainage has been flagged as a recurring concern across the RM, so low-lying rural roads can be especially rough after snowmelt.

How do I report a pothole on PTH 59 near Brokenhead?

PTH 59 is a provincial highway maintained by Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure, not the RM. You can report road concerns through the Manitoba 511 app, by calling 511 toll-free, or by messaging @MBGovRoads on X. You can also drop a pin on RoadRot to put the problem on the public map, and use the email-your-rep tool to send a note directly to your provincial representative.

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

Potentially, but it's not straightforward. For municipal roads, you'd need to file a claim with the RM of Brokenhead, and for provincial highways the claim would go to the Province of Manitoba. In both cases, you generally need to show the authority knew about the hazard and failed to act on it in a reasonable time. Documenting the pothole with a photo, a RoadRot report, and a date-stamped official complaint gives you a better paper trail if you decide to pursue it.