Cracks and potholes on Oxford County roadways are typical this time of year due to fluctuating temperatures, melting snow, rain and frequent snow plowing. Motorists, residents and business owners can report potholes on Oxford County roads to customerservice@oxfordcounty.ca to reduce potential road hazards and ensure timely repair.

All pothole reports should include the following information:

• name of the street
• nearest building number
• name of the nearest cross-street
• which lane (i.e., northbound lane, turning lane, etc.)
• approximate size (e.g., dinner plate-sized, man-hole)

Oxford County must ensure roadways are maintained in a good state of repair for all motorists as directed by provincial legislation and safety standards (i.e., Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways). Public Works crews regularly inspect and maintain more than 670 centre-line kilometres of roadways. 

For vehicle damage potentially caused by potholes, motorists are advised to have their vehicle checked by a mechanic and report any potential damage to their insurance companies.