If you keep hitting that same nagging pothole on the way to work, now is the time to call it in.
The city wants you to report problem potholes to 311. They prioritize which ones to do depending on how bad it is and have two categories they lump potholes into.
If it’s 25 centimetres in diameter and at least eight centimetres deep, it goes in the high priority category and anything under has less urgency.
“The municipality further prioritizes potholes based on width and depth, and Priority 1 potholes are addressed before all others. This means some potholes on streets will be fixed before others to ensure the more serious potholes are addressed as soon as possible.” Halifax.ca
The city indicates you ay even see a single pothole repaired on your street and the other left. It’s because of their priority system.
“In some circumstances this might mean one pothole on your street is addressed and the remaining potholes at a later time. This is done to ensure the more serious potholes throughout municipal roadways are addressed as soon as possible within service standards.”
Depending on how busy the road is and if it’s a big pothole (Category 1), it will be fixed in seven days to a month being reported.
To report potholes on provincially managed roads and 100-series highways driver should call 511
