Pothole repair operations 2023

Residents are encouraged to report potholes using the online form on the City of Prince Albert’s website.

Pothole repair operations are underway on major arterial streets this week. At this time of year, potholes are filled temporarily until permanent patching can be applied in the summer when the roads are dry. The temporary fill prevents the potholes from growing larger. 

Potholes are caused when moisture, such as snowmelt or rain, enters a pavement crack, freezes, and expands in cold temperatures. The expansion puts pressure on the crack, causing the asphalt to break away, resulting in a pothole. Vehicle traffic over the pothole can cause the edges to crumble, which increases the size. 

New potholes appear during the freeze/thaw cycle at this time of year. To help crews locate potholes, the City of Prince Albert would like to encourage residents to report a pothole by using the online form: www.citypa.ca/report-a-pothole/ 

Potholes are repaired based on the same priority system used for snow removal. The high-traffic arterial roadways will be repaired first, followed by school zones and bus routes, the central avenue business district and finally, residential areas. 

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For more information, please contact:

Geoff Soderberg
Roadways Manager
306 953-4900