"Once I became the mayor, I saw these potholes and thought we need to put more money and more people in. Which is what we're doing, she said, adding the city has ramped up pothole action in the past two years."
"Pothole repair blitzes are typically held in the spring when the weather thaws, which is also when potholes become more common, the city added. Chow said the city is taking advantage of the milder temperatures on Saturday to address repairs before more potential snowfall."
"If you see giant wheel-eating, alignment-killing potholes out there, let us know, she said, adding workers are using 311 data to decide where to conduct repairs."
Toronto launched a pothole repair blitz with 190 city workers, including extra staff and volunteers, targeting nearly 7,000 holes over a weekend. Mayor Olivia Chow participated in the repairs and emphasized increased funding and personnel allocation to address the problem. The city reported higher repair requests this year compared to previous years, attributing the surge to harsh winter conditions. Repairs began Friday night and continued through Saturday evening. The city is leveraging milder temperatures to complete repairs before additional snowfall. Residents are encouraged to report potholes via 311, with the city using this data to prioritize repair locations. Toronto's 2026 pothole budget is approximately $6.2 million.
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