Potholes in Aurora, ON
Population 62,057 · Ontario
This page shows pothole reports submitted in Aurora, Ontario. RoadRot is a free, independent platform — anyone can report a pothole, and reports get forwarded to the responsible municipality.
How to report potholes in Aurora
Road authority in Aurora is split three ways, so knowing who owns the road matters before you report. For York Regional Roads (arterials like Yonge Street), use York Region's online Report a Problem form or call the Public Works Contact Centre toll-free at 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75000. For local Town of Aurora streets, contact the Town directly at aurora.ca or try 311. For provincial highways like Hwy 404, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation is the right call.
RoadRot works alongside those channels. You drop a pin on the public map, rate the severity, and add a photo if you have one. Other drivers can confirm the report, which builds a visible record. If you want to push harder, the built-in email-your-rep tool lets you send a message directly to your municipal or provincial representative about that specific pothole. RoadRot doesn't forward reports to the city automatically, but a public pin with multiple confirmations tends to get noticed.
Common questions
Who is responsible for fixing potholes in Aurora, Ontario?
It depends on which road you're on. The Town of Aurora maintains local residential streets, York Region maintains arterial roads like Yonge Street, and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation handles provincial highways passing through the area. If you're not sure who owns a particular road, York Region's website has a road ownership lookup.
How do I report a pothole in Aurora?
For York Regional Roads, use the online Report a Problem form at york.ca or call 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75000. For local Town streets, visit aurora.ca or dial 311. For provincial highways, contact the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. You can also pin the pothole on RoadRot so other drivers know it's there and to use the email-your-rep tool.
When is pothole season in Aurora?
The worst stretch is typically February through April, when temperatures swing above and below freezing repeatedly. Aurora's location in southern York Region means the spring thaw arrives earlier than it does farther north, so the high-risk window is real but relatively short. Damage that built up all winter tends to surface fast once things start warming up.
Can I make a damage claim if a pothole wrecked my car in Ontario?
Yes, you can submit a claim against the road authority responsible for that stretch of pavement. In Ontario, municipalities and the province can be liable for pothole damage if they had reasonable notice of the problem and failed to act. Document everything: photos of the pothole, your damage, the location, and the date. Filing an official report first creates a paper trail that strengthens any claim.
Does RoadRot notify Aurora or York Region when I submit a report?
No. RoadRot is a public map, not a direct line to city systems. When you submit a report, it shows up on the map for anyone to see and confirm, but no message goes to the Town or York Region automatically. To actually notify them, use their official reporting channels or trigger the email-your-rep tool inside RoadRot to contact your representative directly.