Report a Pothole

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

Potholes are caused when moisture, such as snowmelt or rain, enters a crack in the pavement, then 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. 

Residents are reminded that new potholes will appear during the freeze/thaw cycle at this time of year. In order to help crews locate potholes, we would like to encourage residents to report a pothole by using the online form: www.yorkton.ca/report-a-pothole/