Pothole Season Hits Quebec Hard

0:00Potholes are hitting Quebec roads hard this year, with hundreds of complaints already pouring into transports Quebec in the first three months of. 2026 Montreal leads the pack with 124 reports, while the Laurentians in Lanadaire regions clock 68. That's setting up what looks like a record-breaking season for busted tires and suspensions. Earlier this week, data showed these numbers topping last year's early totals, and CAA Quebec calls it one of the worst starts in years. Last year, those same regions actually outpaced Montreal with 245 complaints compared to 195. Drivers are feeling the pain, filing claims but winning payouts rarely, success rates hover around 5-6% over the past few years. In 2025, 1,377 claims sought 1.6 million dollars, but only 80 got approved. So far in 2026, 699 claims for about $600,000 have just 12 payouts, a measly 1.7%.

1:03Transport's Quebec says crews fix potholes fast after reports, starting with temporary patches and finishing later. But they stress proving the province's fault is tough, especially for common tire or suspension damage, since snapping a photo mid-drive ain't happening. Meanwhile, frustrations boiling over with pothole season kicking off early from January's thaw and CAA Quebec's worst roads pole drawing double the votes ever. Best bet? Hit your insurance first, they'll chase the province if negligence sticks. Roads might smooth out soon, but keep those eyes peeled. That's the story for today. Canada News Today, driven by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.