Stay jealous: This city intends to fix 100% of its potholes this month
The time of year has come again for people living in Metro Vancouver cities to be jealous of Port Coquitlam as it gears up for another pothole repair blitz.
According to the release from the City, crews searched “100% of the City” for potholes during two inspection sessions and found 78 potholes.
Crews are preparing to fill during the upcoming dry weather on Tuesday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 27.
“Two City crews (approximately eight staff members) will work two consecutive days from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm to repair as many potholes that have been identified,” the city said.
We're gearing up for our annual Pothole Repair Blitz! 🕳️🦺 On March 26 and 27, crews will repair all potholes in #PortCoquitlam (pending weather conditions). Since Jan. 1, crews have already repaired 230 potholes in the City.
Keeping our roads safe and smooth! ✅
#CityOfPoCo pic.twitter.com/F6lMyWUTbL— City of Port Coquitlam (@CityofPoCo) March 19, 2024
Last year, when the City’s Mayor Brad West said staff would be repairing all the potholes, residents from around Metro Vancouver said they wished their city would follow Port Coquitlam’s lead and repair the potholes on their roads.
Last year the City repaired 158 potholes during its three-day blitz.
Every city in the lower mainland should follow suit!
— JM (@JimManheur1986) April 25, 2023
The City added that crews will be incorporating gravel shoulders into their pothole repair efforts this year.
“Crews have performed proactive daily patrols throughout the last few months to identify and repair potholes across the City,” the statement reads.
Port Coquitlam residents driving or cycling can expect minor delays around pothole crews. The public is asked to respect work zones and give crews space while they make repairs.
You can report a pothole in Port Coquitlam at portcoquitlam.ca/report, by using the PoCo Sort and Report app, or by calling 604-927-3111.