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‘They eat your tires’: Toronto pothole claims jump 50%, while number of repairs see sharp drop
Severe winter weather caused pothole damage claims to rise 47% to 1,194 while repairs dropped to 23,000 compared with 33,100 last year, city officials said.
- As of Monday, the City of Toronto reported 1,194 pothole claims, a 47 per cent increase from the same period last year due to recent severe winter weather.
- Experts note late-winter conditions mean freeze-thaw cycles cause moisture to freeze and thaw, breaking apart asphalt and creating potholes, said Pirvu.
- The city has filled more than 23,000 potholes so far this year, compared to 33,100 in the same period last year, using temporary cold-mix asphalt in winter and hot-asphalt repairs when warmer.
- Motorists face repair bills from $500 to $2,000; drivers must file claims within 10 days, with resolutions exceeding the 90-day target.
- The City of Toronto says the 2026 budget increases pothole repair funding from $5.5 million to $6.2 million, and Mayor Olivia Chow said 29 crews worked on Tuesday.
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Toronto sees rise in pothole damage claims as winter continues: city officials
The City of Toronto says it's seeing an increase in claims for damages due to potholes after recent severe winter weather, as the number of potholes filled has dropped compared to this time last year.
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