Over 45,000 potholes filled in Winnipeg this year; down from 2024

Potholes are seen on Portage Avenue on March 11, 2024. (Jon Hendricks/CTV News Winnipeg)

The City of Winnipeg has filled more than 45,000 potholes so far this year, down by about 25,000 compared to the same time period in 2024.

From Jan. 1 to April 8, Winnipeg crews filled in about 45,247 potholes. The city notes this isn’t necessarily 45,247 unique potholes, as workers fill certain potholes repeatedly throughout the winter and early spring.

The city spokesperson adds that Winnipeg has also received 1,819 service requests related to potholes so far in 2025.

Compared to the same time frame in 2024, the city has filled significantly fewer potholes in 2025.

According to the spokesperson, from Jan. 1 to April 8, 2024, crews filled 70,610 potholes—more than 25,000 more than this year.

However, in 2023 the number was quite a bit lower than both consequent years as the city filled 22,435 potholes in the first three months of that year.

Winnipeg notes it is currently using a cold mix to fill potholes and will continue to do so until the temperature remains above freezing for a series of consecutive nights.

MPI pothole claims

According to Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), it has received 682 pothole claims from Jan. 1 to April 6, 2025. This number is also significantly down from 2024, when the Crown corporation received 1,466 pothole claims from Jan. 1 to March 31.

MPI emphasized that it saw a significant jump in pothole claims in 2024 due to the extreme freeze-thaw cycle experienced that winter. It notes that from Jan. 1 to March 31, 2023, it received 379 pothole claims, which means that in 2024 there was a jump of 1,087 claims.

To avoid potholes or minimize damage, MPI suggests:

• Scanning as far down the road as possible when driving.
• Avoiding sudden swerving or braking.
• Slowing down and rolling over potholes.
• Being cautious when driving through puddles.