"Mother Nature hasn't given us a break but as soon as there is an opportunity, city crews will do a blitz. The city's 2026 budget includes an increase from $5.5 million to $6.2 million for pothole repairs, reflecting the ongoing challenge of maintaining road infrastructure during harsh winter conditions."
"What happens to the asphalt is moisture gets caught, it freezes, and then that freezing and melting process tends to make the asphalt break apart. Once that snow starts to clear later on in March, you'll start to see more of those potholes resurface due to that freeze and thaw cycle."
Toronto is experiencing a significant increase in pothole-related damage claims, with 1,194 claims filed as of Monday, representing a 47 percent increase from the previous year. The city has filled over 23,000 potholes so far this year, down substantially from 33,100 during the same period last year. Severe winter conditions have contributed to higher-than-normal claims, and the city anticipates resolution times may exceed its standard 90-day target. Mayor Olivia Chow reported 29 crews working on pothole repairs and announced the 2026 budget will increase pothole repair funding from $5.5 million to $6.2 million. The freeze-thaw cycle characteristic of late winter and early spring causes moisture to accumulate in asphalt, leading to deterioration and pothole formation.
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