Potholes in Pembroke, ON

Population 14,364 · Ontario

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

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Why Pembroke gets potholes

Pembroke sits in the Ottawa Valley, where the real damage to pavement comes not from sustained deep cold but from the freeze-thaw cycling of late autumn, winter warm spells, and early spring. Every time the temperature crosses zero, water that's worked its way into small cracks expands as it freezes, then contracts again on the thaw. Do that enough times and you've got a pothole. Heavy resource-industry trucks from the surrounding Canadian Shield region, including forestry and aggregate haulers, put extra stress on roads that are already fighting the weather.

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How to report potholes in Pembroke

The City of Pembroke's Public Works department handles municipal streets inside city limits. We weren't able to confirm a dedicated online pothole form for Pembroke, so your best bet is to contact the city directly at 613-735-6821 or check pembroke.ca for the current public works reporting channel. For provincial highways running through the area (Highway 17, Highway 41, Highway 148), the MTO's 511 Ontario service at 511on.ca is the right place to report. RoadRot works alongside those channels: you can drop a pin on the public map, let other drivers confirm it, and use the built-in email tool to send a complaint directly to your municipal or provincial representative yourself.
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Hit a pothole in Pembroke and damaged your vehicle? Read the Ontario 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 Pembroke?

It depends on which road you're on. The City of Pembroke Public Works department maintains municipal streets within city limits. Provincial highways passing through the area, including Highway 17, Highway 41, and Highway 148, are the responsibility of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.

Does Pembroke have a 311 service for pothole reports?

We couldn't confirm a dedicated 311 line for Pembroke specifically. For municipal road issues, your best option is to contact the City of Pembroke directly at 613-735-6821 or visit pembroke.ca to find the current public works reporting channel.

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

Late winter and early spring, roughly February through April. That's when freeze-thaw cycling is most frequent and aggressive, and when all the damage that's been building under the surface since November tends to break through. Roads that carry heavy truck traffic, common in a resource-industry region like the Ottawa Valley, tend to show it first.

How do I claim compensation for pothole damage to my vehicle in Ontario?

You'll need to file a claim with the municipality or the MTO depending on which road caused the damage. Ontario law requires you to give written notice within 10 days of the incident, so don't wait. A RoadRot report with a timestamp and photo can help document that the hazard was present on a specific road at a specific time.

What does RoadRot actually do with pothole reports in Pembroke?

Reports go onto a public map that anyone can see, confirm, and share. They don't get automatically sent to the city or to 311. What RoadRot gives you is a visible, timestamped record and a built-in tool to email your municipal or provincial representative directly about a specific hazard. The pressure you create is up to you.

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