The North End — Gottingen Street, Barrington Street north of downtown, and the residential blocks — gets heavy wear from freeze-thaw and high vehicle traffic.
Spring is pothole season in the North End.
Worst Pothole Areas
Gottingen Street: (major corridor, lots of traffic, frequent potholes)
Barrington Street north: (residential traffic)
Robie Street extensions: (commercial traffic)
Residential blocks near Gerrish: (aging infrastructure)
How to Report
Photo of the pothole
Exact location
Note if it's a high-traffic area
Direct to HRM 311: 311.halifax.ca
North End Repair Timeline
Major roads like Gottingen: 1-3 weeks if reported multiple times
Residential streets: 2-4 weeks
Seasonal crew availability: Faster in April-May
Pro Tip
Gottingen Street has the highest pothole concentration in the North End. If you spot multiple potholes there, report them together: "5 potholes on Gottingen between Cornwallis and Cunard."