The Town of Innisfil is on a mission.
Starting May 4, crews will hit the streets as part of a pothole blitz, aiming to repair 900 potholes over approximately 12 dry-weather days. The potholes are a glaring example of what this season's freeze-thaw cycles left behind.
“Our crews have been patching potholes with temporary materials throughout the winter whenever conditions allowed, but creating a lasting repair requires hot asphalt, dry conditions, and temperatures consistently above freezing,” says Nicole Bowman, Director of Operations, in a news release. “We know potholes are frustrating, and we appreciate the patience of our residents. This Pothole Blitz is an all-out effort, and we’re confident that with good weather, our crews will make a significant difference across the community.”
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Nearly the entire operations workforce will be deployed, with the road network divided into sections to ensure efficient coverage across the community. Crews will be supported by multiple asphalt units capable of collecting and placing large volumes of hot asphalt each day.
According to the town, pothole repairs are prioritized using Ontario’s legislated maintenance standards as a baseline. Crews triage and respond based on road class, pothole severity, and overall safety risk, with target response times aligned to provincial requirements. Reports from residents, routine patrols, and internal tracking all help determine where work is completed first.
Residents can report potholes to the Town’s Customer Service at 705-436-3710 or inquiry@innisfil.ca. When submitting a report, providing the nearest address or intersection, direction of travel, and a photo (where it is safe to do so) can help improve response times," the town stated in a news release.
