Potholes in Sherbrooke, QC
Population 172,950 · Quebec
This page shows pothole reports submitted in Sherbrooke, Quebec. RoadRot is a free, independent platform — anyone can report a pothole, and reports get forwarded to the responsible municipality.
Common questions
Who is responsible for fixing potholes in Sherbrooke?
It depends on the road. City streets are handled by Ville de Sherbrooke's Public Works department. Provincial routes and autoroutes passing through the area, including Autoroutes 10, 55, and 410, fall under the Ministère des Transports du Québec (MTQ). If you're not sure which authority owns a particular road, the MTQ's website has an interactive map of the provincial network.
Does Sherbrooke have a 311 number for pothole complaints?
No, Sherbrooke doesn't use a 311 service. For urgent or dangerous road conditions, call the city directly at 819-821-5858, which is staffed around the clock. Non-urgent reports can go through the Mon Sherbrooke portal at monsherbrooke.ca.
When is pothole season worst in Sherbrooke?
Late winter into early spring, roughly late February through April, is when conditions are worst. Quebec's freeze-thaw cycle hammers the road base all winter, and when temperatures start swinging above and below zero daily, the surface deteriorates fast. The spring thaw period is when the province formally reduces load limits for heavy trucks to slow the damage, which tells you something about the stress roads are under.
Can I claim vehicle damage caused by a pothole in Sherbrooke?
You can file a damage claim with the Ville de Sherbrooke if a pothole on a city-maintained road damaged your vehicle. You'll generally need to document the damage, show that the city knew or should have known about the hazard, and submit a written claim to the city's legal or claims department. For damage on a provincial route, the claim would go to the MTQ instead. Keeping a dated photo of the pothole and your repair receipts strengthens any claim.
How does RoadRot help with potholes in Sherbrooke?
RoadRot is a public crowdsourced map where Sherbrooke drivers can pin potholes, rate how bad they are, and add photos. Other users can confirm the same report, which raises its visibility. There's also an email-your-rep tool built into each report, so you can send a direct message to your municipal or provincial representative about a specific location. RoadRot doesn't contact the city on your behalf, but a public map with multiple confirmations creates its own kind of pressure.