Pothole repairs and prevention
We explain how the City repairs and prevents potholes.
How the City handles potholes
How we avoid new potholes
The best way to fix potholes is for us to use maintenance methods that stop new ones from forming. Public Works uses modern, practical, and efficient ways to manage our roads.
Some prevention methods we use:
- Crack sealing
- Seal coating
- Pavement overlays
- Reconstruction
Keeping water from getting into the pavement is also a good way to prevent potholes.

Crack sealing

Seal coating

Filling potholes
Contact us
Minneapolis 311
Public Works
Phone
Address
City Hall350 Fifth St. S.Room 203
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Hours
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday
The office is not open to the public at this time.