A pot hole on 13 Street W. near Gateway Mall. (Susan McNeil/paNOW)

By paNOW staff

Pot hole repair season

Time to report potholes in Prince Albert

Jul 12, 2024 | 6:00 AM

City crews are back on the task of repairing the perennial pothole issue in Prince Albert, with the main focus on major arterial streets.

This year’s repair program has started late because of the perpetual rain that fell until recently but is now in full swing.

Crews began in mid-spring, repairing as weather allowed.

Potholes are formed when moisture, such as snowmelt or rain, seeps into cracks in the pavement. When this moisture freezes, it expands, putting pressure on the crack and causing the asphalt to break away. Vehicle traffic can further erode the edges, increasing the size of the pothole.

Streets need to be dry to fill potholes effectively. Potholes will be repaired using the same priority system used for snow removal.

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Repairs will first focus on high-traffic arterial roadways, school zones and bus routes, the Central Avenue business district, and residential areas.

The public is asked to report potholes using the online form.

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