Municipality continues pothole repairs; expect traffic delays

CITYnews halifax / By Rachel Morgan

The repeated freeze-thaw cycle does more than just play with people’s emotions who are begging for the arrival of spring weather, it also makes the morning commute to work far less enjoyable and potentially more expensive.

Temperature fluctuations contribute to the creation of potholes, and some major ones have been popping up on streets across Halifax.

While there have been less potholes reported so far in 2025, compared to just January 2024, many residents have taken to social media complaining about the severity of the ones present.

“Priority one” potholes, those at least 25 centimetres in diameter and eight centimetres deep, must be repaired within seven to 30 days. But those service repair standards do not begin until April 1.

This weekend, however, the city is focusing its attention on certain potholes that have wrecked havoc for drivers over the past few months.

On March 8 and 9, between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., crews will be on scene repairing potholes in the following locations:

• Portland Street
• Pleasant Street
• Bedford Highway, including the Fairview overpass to Kearney Lake Road
• St. Margarets Bay Road from the Armdale Rotary to Albert Walker Drive
• Herring Cove Road from the Armdale Rotary to civic 700
• Agricola Street
• Willet Street from Dunbrack Street to Lacewood Drive
• Alma Crescent
• South Street and University Avenue intersection

Due to roadwork, traffic will be stop and go in these areas. The municipality encourages drivers to take alternative routes and give themselves extra travel time.

Potholes can be reported by calling 3-1-1 or online.