Potholes in Saint-Rémi, QC

Population 8,957 · Quebec

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

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Why Saint-Rémi gets potholes

Saint-Rémi sits in the Montérégie region southwest of Montreal, squarely in humid continental climate territory where winters are hard and the shoulder seasons are brutal on pavement. The St. Lawrence Valley is especially prone to freezing rain, which sneaks into existing cracks and kicks off the freeze-thaw cycle that slowly wrecks road surfaces. For a sense of regional scale, Environment Canada recorded at least 17 freeze-thaw days in the Montreal area in January 2026 alone, and each one leaves cracks a little wider than before.

How to report potholes in Saint-Rémi

Saint-Rémi's official website (saint-remi.ca) includes a works map and publishes infrastructure notices, but no dedicated pothole-reporting form or phone line was found in our research. Your best bet is to contact the Ville de Saint-Rémi's Service des travaux publics directly through the general contact on saint-remi.ca. If the pothole is on Route 221, that road is maintained by the Ministère des Transports du Québec (MTQ), not the city, so you'd need to contact MTQ separately. On RoadRot, you can drop a pin on the map, get other drivers to confirm the report, and 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 Saint-Rémi?

It depends on the road. Local and municipal streets fall under the Ville de Saint-Rémi's Service des travaux publics. Route 221, which passes through town, is a provincial highway maintained by the Ministère des Transports du Québec (MTQ). If you're not sure which authority owns the road you're looking at, the MTQ's interactive road map can help you figure it out.

Does Saint-Rémi have a 311 service or a pothole reporting form?

We couldn't confirm whether Saint-Rémi operates a 311 line or a dedicated online pothole form. Your safest move is to check saint-remi.ca directly or call the municipal office. If you know the answer and want to help other residents, you can let us know through the contact form on this page.

What's the worst time of year for potholes in Saint-Rémi?

Spring is the peak season, once temperatures start swinging above and below freezing repeatedly and snowmelt pushes water into every existing crack. The Montreal area, which shares Saint-Rémi's general climate, logged at least 17 freeze-thaw days in January 2026 alone, so by the time April arrives the damage is already done. Expect the worst roads roughly from late March through May.

How do I claim compensation for vehicle damage caused by a pothole in Quebec?

In Quebec, you can file a damage claim against the municipality or the MTQ, depending on who owns the road. You'll generally need to show the pothole existed, that the responsible authority knew or should have known about it, and that it caused your specific damage. Document everything: photos of the pothole, photos of the damage, and the date. A report on RoadRot can help establish a public record that the hazard was known.

Why are potholes worse in agricultural towns like Saint-Rémi?

Farm equipment, tractors, grain haulers, and produce trucks are significantly heavier than passenger vehicles and put a lot more stress on road surfaces. Saint-Rémi is the seat of the MRC des Jardins-de-Napierville, a heavily agricultural region, so local roads take that kind of load regularly. Combine that with Quebec's freeze-thaw winters and you get roads that wear faster than their urban counterparts.

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