Temperatures are expected to climb out of a lengthy cold snap this week which could mean extra work for the city's roads crew.
The daily freeze-thaw cycle we've experienced since early November has already resulted in a 30 per cent increase in the number of potholes on city streets compared to last year, said Dave Lukezich, manager of roads operations for the City of Cambridge.
That being said, last year was a particularly mild winter and consistently cold temperatures over the past two weeks have decreased the amount of new potholes forming, Lukezich said.
The city uses hot asphalt year-round to repair potholes, but occasionally crews use cold mix. So far that work remains within budget.
If residents come across a pothole, they're encouraged to report it through the city's service request portal.
To be declared a pothole by provincial road standards, the hole must be at least 8 centimetres deep and have a surface area of 600 cm squared.
Anyone whose vehicle is damaged by a pothole should report it as soon as possible.
Municipalities can be held accountable for damages if it's determined there was a failure to meet minimum maintenance standards established by the province.
Drivers must prove the hole wasn’t fixed in an appropriate time frame after the city became aware of it.