Innisfil, ON – The Town of Innisfil is preparing to launch a community-wide Pothole Blitz to address road damage caused by this season’s repeated freeze–thaw cycles. The goal of the blitz is to repair 900 potholes over approximately 12 dry-weather days beginning May 4, 2026.
With warmer weather and local asphalt plants reopening, the Town is transitioning to more durable repairs using hot mix asphalt. This material can only be applied in dry conditions and consistent above-freezing temperatures, but it provides a much stronger, longer-lasting solution.
“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. “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.”
The Pothole Blitz is a focused, all-hands-on-deck effort. 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.
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.
As work ramps up, motorists are reminded to drive with caution around crews and follow any temporary traffic controls in place. The Town thanks residents for their patience and cooperation as this important work is carried out.
For more information about road maintenance or to report a pothole, please visit innisfil.ca/RoadMaintenance.