Potholes in The Pas, MB

Population 5,639 · Manitoba

This page shows pothole reports submitted in The Pas, 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 The Pas gets potholes

The Pas sits in a subarctic climate zone where January temperatures regularly plunge well below –20°C before spring eventually drags them back above freezing. That hard freeze followed by a compressed, dramatic spring thaw is exactly what cracks pavement apart: meltwater works its way into the road base, refreezes and expands, then melts again leaving voids that collapse under the weight of the first truck that rolls over them. The region's underlying muskeg soil doesn't help either, since roads built on soft, low-lying ground are already fighting a losing battle before winter even starts.

How to report potholes in The Pas

We couldn't confirm a dedicated online form, app, or 311 number for pothole reporting in The Pas. The Pas doesn't appear to run a 311 system, so your best bet is contacting the Town of The Pas Public Works department directly through the municipal office at townofthepas.ca. For potholes on provincial highways like PTH 10 or PTH 283, those are Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure's responsibility and you can reach them by calling 511. RoadRot works alongside those official channels: you drop a pin on the public map, other drivers can confirm the report to show it's a real problem, and if you want to apply some pressure you can use the built-in email-your-rep tool to send a complaint directly to your municipal or provincial representative yourself.
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Common questions

Who is responsible for fixing potholes in The Pas?

It depends on the road. Local streets inside The Pas are the Town of The Pas Public Works department's responsibility. Provincial highways running through or near the community, including PTH 10 and PTH 283, fall under Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI).

Does The Pas have a 311 pothole reporting line?

No. The 311 system is a Winnipeg service and doesn't extend to smaller northern Manitoba municipalities. To report a pothole on a local street, contact the Town of The Pas municipal office directly. For provincial highway defects, call 511.

When is pothole season worst in The Pas?

Spring is the rough stretch. After a long subarctic winter, the freeze-thaw cycle kicks in hard as temperatures swing above and below freezing in quick succession. Meltwater gets into the road base, freezes, expands, and then collapses, so you'll typically see the worst pavement damage from late March through May.

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

You can submit a claim to the municipality or to Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure depending on whose road caused the damage, but success usually requires proving the authority knew about the pothole and failed to fix it in a reasonable time. Document everything: photos of the pothole, photos of your damage, and the date. A public report on RoadRot creates a timestamped, visible record that can support your case.

What does RoadRot actually do with pothole reports in The Pas?

RoadRot is a public map. When you drop a pin, the report is visible to anyone, and other drivers in The Pas can confirm it to show the problem is real and ongoing. It doesn't automatically contact the town or province for you, but it has a built-in tool that lets you email your local representative directly about a specific report with a few clicks.

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