Potholes in Dauphin, MB

Population 8,368 · Manitoba

This page shows pothole reports submitted in Dauphin, 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 Dauphin gets potholes

Dauphin sits in Manitoba's Parkland region, where winters regularly push well below −19°C before swinging back toward spring thaw. That freeze-thaw cycle is the main culprit behind pothole season: meltwater works its way into small cracks in the pavement, refreezes, expands, and eventually collapses the surface under vehicle weight. The relatively soft prairie soil beneath many Manitoba roads makes the problem worse, giving frost heave more room to do damage.

How to report potholes in Dauphin

We didn't find a dedicated pothole reporting page, app, or phone line on the City of Dauphin's website (dauphin.ca), so your best first step is to contact the City of Dauphin's Public Works department directly through dauphin.ca to find their current reporting channel. For potholes on provincial trunk highways running through Dauphin (PTH 5, PTH 5A, PTH 10A), those roads fall under Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure, and you can report conditions through Manitoba511 at www.manitoba511.ca or by calling 511. If you know the city's current reporting contact, we'd love to add it here, use the contact form below. In the meantime, you can drop a pin on the RoadRot map to document the problem publicly, get your report confirmed by other drivers, and use the built-in email tool to send a message directly to your municipal or provincial representative yourself.
Guides

Hit a pothole in Dauphin 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 Dauphin?

It depends on the road. The City of Dauphin's Public Works department handles municipal streets, while Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) is responsible for provincial trunk highways like PTH 5, PTH 5A, and PTH 10A that run through the city. If you're not sure which category your road falls under, dauphin.ca is the right starting point.

Does Dauphin have a 311 service for reporting potholes?

We don't have confirmed information that Dauphin operates a 311 service like larger Manitoba cities. Your best bet is to contact the City of Dauphin directly through dauphin.ca to find the correct Public Works contact. If you know the current reporting number or form, let us know through our contact form below.

When is pothole season worst in Dauphin?

Late winter through early spring is the rough stretch, typically from February through April, when temperatures start swinging above and below freezing repeatedly. Every freeze-thaw cycle lets more water into pavement cracks, and by the time heavy spring traffic arrives, the damage is already done. A mild stretch followed by a cold snap can set it off all over again.

How do I claim vehicle damage from a pothole in Manitoba?

If the pothole is on a municipal road, you'd file a claim with the City of Dauphin, generally through their administrative office, and you'll want documentation like photos, repair receipts, and the exact location and date. For damage on a provincial highway, claims go to Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure. Keep in mind that governments can be hard to hold liable unless you can show they had prior notice of the hazard and didn't act.

What does RoadRot actually do for Dauphin drivers?

RoadRot is a public, crowdsourced map where you can drop a pin on a pothole, rate how bad it is, and optionally add a photo. Other drivers can confirm your report, which builds a public record of the problem. There's also an email tool that lets you send a message to your municipal or provincial representative directly, but that's something you trigger yourself. RoadRot doesn't automatically contact the city or file reports on your behalf.

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