City crews fill potholes in the spring when rain and thaw conditions create ideal conditions for potholes to form on our streets. If you find one before we do, check out our winter road maintenance priority map and help us by completing a service request. The City does not maintain Highway 97, Westbank First Nation roadways or Westside Road.
Each year, City crews will fill more than 750 potholes on our roads.
Potholes can develop along roadways due to moisture getting through the asphalt surface followed by repeated freeze/thaw cycles and vehicle traffic. Temporary pothole repairs are completed during the winter months when roads are clear of snow and ice and permanent repairs occur during the spring/summer months.
To report a pothole on City of West Kelowna roads, submit a service request.
The City does not maintain Highway 97, Westbank First Nation roadways or Westside Road.
What are potholes? |
A pothole is a type of failure in asphalt pavement, caused by the presence of water in the underlying soil structure followed by repeated freeze/thaw cycles and vehicle traffic. Potholes may require reactive emergency repair, followed by more substantial semi-permanent repairs when weather conditions improve. |
What causes potholes? |
The short answer: Water!
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How are potholes repaired? |
Temporary pothole repairs are completed during the winter months when roads are clear of snow and ice and permanent repairs occur during the spring/summer months. Potholes are usually repaired in live traffic conditions. A typical pothole and patch repair crew consists of two to five people and depends on the location, scope of work and equipment. Please slow down and use caution when driving in cone zones to keep our crews safe. Temporary winter repairs include:
Permanent spring and summer repairs include:
Note: Repairing potholes is an important part of maintaining City of West Kelowna’s road network, however, the winter freeze and thaw cycles can undo temporary repairs quickly. When this happens, City crews revisit and refill as soon as possible until more permanent repairs can be completed starting in mid-spring and continuing into late summer.
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How are potholes prioritized for repairs? |
Crews patrol Priority 1 and 2 roads and fill potholes as they are located. City crews also inspect all potholes that citizens report and then prioritize repairs based on safety. Safety includes size, location and traffic volume.
To report a pothole on City of West Kelowna roads, submit a service request. |
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