Potholes in Peterborough, ON
Population 83,651 · Ontario
This page shows pothole reports submitted in Peterborough, 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 Peterborough
For potholes on city-maintained roads, contact Peterborough's Public Works department at 705-745-1386. No dedicated online pothole form or branded app was confirmed for the City of Peterborough at the time of writing, and it's not clear whether a formal 311 system is active here. If you know of an updated channel, you can let us know via the contact form on this page. For potholes on Highway 115, Highway 7, or Highway 28, those are provincial roads under the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, not the city or county. For roads in Peterborough County (outside city limits), the County's Planning and Public Works division handles maintenance.
RoadRot adds a public layer on top of all of that: drop a pin, rate the severity, and let other drivers confirm the report. Confirmed reports are visible to anyone, including local journalists and councillors. If you want to push harder, use the built-in email-your-rep tool to send a complaint directly to your municipal or provincial representative about a specific pothole. You trigger that yourself; RoadRot doesn't forward anything automatically.
Common questions
Who is responsible for fixing potholes in Peterborough?
It depends on which road you're on. The City of Peterborough's Public Works department handles municipal streets inside city limits. Peterborough County's Operations Division maintains over 700 kilometres of rural county roads outside the city. Provincial highways like Highway 115, Highway 7, and Highway 28 are the Ontario Ministry of Transportation's responsibility, not the city's.
Does Peterborough have 311 for pothole complaints?
A formal 311 system for Peterborough hasn't been confirmed in available sources. The city's own website directs residents to call Public Works directly at 705-745-1386 for road and sidewalk maintenance issues. If that's changed, your best bet is to check peterborough.ca or call the number above.
What's the worst time of year for potholes in Peterborough?
Late winter into early spring, typically February through April, is when the damage really shows up. That's when temperatures are crossing the freezing mark most frequently, which is harder on asphalt than sustained cold. Moisture gets into existing cracks, freezes, expands, and chunks of road surface break loose.
How do I claim compensation for vehicle damage from a pothole in Ontario?
You can file a claim against the municipality responsible for the road, but Ontario's Municipal Act places the burden on you to show the city knew about the hazard and failed to act on it in a reasonable time. Document everything: photos of the pothole with something for scale, your repair receipts, the date and location, and any prior complaints on file. Consulting a lawyer before filing is worth it since the legal threshold is genuinely tricky.
How does RoadRot help with potholes in Peterborough?
RoadRot is a public crowdsourced map where anyone can pin a pothole, rate how bad it is, and add a photo. Other drivers can confirm the report, which raises its visibility. If you want to escalate, there's a built-in tool that helps you email your municipal or provincial representative directly about a specific report. RoadRot doesn't contact the city or 311 on your behalf, but a public map with confirmed reports creates real pressure.