As of April 7th, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) says drivers have submitted 1,634 pothole claims – 971 in March alone. This has already surpassed the total number seen in all of 2019, 2020 and 2021 respectively.
This year’s pothole claims are also on pace to surpass the high figures seen in 2022, when 5,395 pothole claims were filed.
To try and help you avoid costly claims, MPI has a few tips to safely navigate these gaping holes: try and scan as far down the road from you as possible to seek out the biggest craters, slow down as much as possible beforehand and avoid swerving.
They also say potholes often develop in the curb lane where water can accumulate, covering up potholes. You’re encouraged to approach puddles with the same caution as you would a pothole.
If you hit a pothole and damage your vehicle, you can open a claim online at Online Claim (mpi.mb.ca) or by calling 204-985-7000.
