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Potholes

How they're formed and what you can do to report them

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Reporting potholes

 

We need your help! The first step to reporting a pothole is finding the correct office. Here are some tips.

 

 

On state highways OUTSIDE the metro area

 

Potholes on state highways should be reported to your MnDOT district office. Use the map below or this list of cities to find the correct district office. Please call the main phone number for your district office to report the pothole or discuss other concerns about roads in the area.

 

District 1 is the northeaster region of Minnesota District 1 is the northeaster region of Minnesota

state map with district boundaries

 

In the Twin Cities Metro Area

 

 

On city or county roads

 

MnDOT is responsible for fixing potholes on state highways and interstates (PDF). If your pothole isn't on one of these roadways, contact your city or county. You can help us keep these roads in good shape by letting us know about potholes near you.


 

 

District 7 is the south central region of Minnesota District 2 is the northwestern region of Minnesota District 1 is the northeaster region of Minnesota District 3 is the central region of Minnesota District 4 is the west central region of Minnesota Metro area pothole report page District 6 is the southeastern region of Minnesota District 8 is the southwestern region of Minnesota

Claims

If you believe that your car was damaged by a pothole, your first step should be to report the pothole so that we can fix it. After that, read more about tort claims and who to contact if you want to file a claim.