Ontario Launches Pothole Prevention and Repair Program

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that the Ontario government is investing $10 million to help small municipalities repair potholes before they cause costly vehicle damage. Under the new Pothole Prevention and Repair Program, municipalities with populations of up to 10,000 people can apply for funding to support critical road maintenance and pothole repair.

 “This investment will support critical road maintenance and pothole repair in smaller eligible communities in Nipissing,” said MPP Vic Fedeli. “Our government is protecting Ontario by making record investments in infrastructure that will keep communities safe, keep workers on the job, and support economic growth.”

 The new Pothole Prevention and Repair Program will support smaller municipalities with road maintenance and set standards to help improve road conditions, while also promoting high-quality roadwork across the province. Eligible municipalities can receive up to $38,000 for road maintenance and pothole prevention related projects.

 Applications for the Pothole Prevention and Repair Program are now open. The deadline is December 12, 2025.

 QUICK FACTS

·       The, The Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024 included a commitment by the Ontario government to consult with municipalities on the development of the Pothole Prevention and Repair program.

• Based on Statistics Canada census data, 263 of Ontario’s 444 municipalities, almost 60 per cent, are eligible for the Pothole Prevention and Repair program.
• Ontario is investing nearly $30 billion in highways, roads and bridges over the next 10 years.