EDMONTON — Potholes remain a widespread concern for Alberta drivers as winter gives way to spring, with new survey data suggesting only modest improvement compared with last year.
According to a survey by Nextdoor Canada, 49 per cent of Alberta residents describe potholes as a “severe issue” in their neighbourhood, down slightly from 53 per cent in 2025.
The survey found 30 per cent of respondents consider potholes “noticeable,” up from 25 per cent last year, while 14 per cent describe them as mild and eight per cent say they are non-existent.
Combined, 79 per cent of Alberta residents say potholes are either severe or noticeable, pointing to a persistent issue despite some year-over-year improvement, according to Nextdoor Canada.
Nationally, the problem appears more pronounced, with 84 per cent of respondents across the country reporting potholes as severe or noticeable.
The data places Alberta near the middle of the pack compared with other provinces. Nextdoor Canada says 32 per cent of respondents in British Columbia reported potholes as severe, while the figure rises to 63 per cent in Manitoba and 59 per cent in Ontario.
The survey comes as the annual Worst Roads campaign by CAA continues, with voting set to close April 17.
In the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, officials note they are not responsible for potholes on private property, including parking lots.
Potholes on municipal roads can be reported to Pulse at 780-743-7000, while the Province of Alberta is responsible for potholes on Highway 63 through Fort McMurray. Those can be reported through the Service Alberta Contact Centre at 1-877-427-4088.
Nextdoor Canada says the findings highlight the ongoing impact of road conditions on communities, even as municipalities prepare for peak repair season.
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