Image: A machine compacts the asphalt over the pothole Image: Pothole repair worker shovels water out of a pothole Image: Pothole repair worker places asphalt in the pothole Text: The work is prioritized based on the severity of the pothole and the traffic impact. Image: Pothole repair worker carrying a broom Image: Pothole repair trucks drive down a road Text: Staff check the roads on a regular basis to identify which areas need immediate attention. Text: The City takes a proactive approach to maintaining potholes year-round, and crews are in high demand throughout Ottawa’s thawing period. Image: Shovels sitting on the back of a pothole truck

Image: A broom and a shovel siting in a City vehicle Image: Cars driving on a busy roadway Text: Because of this, potholes appear more frequently in high traffic areas. Text: Potholes are formed by a combination of traffic vibration and water that seeps into cracks in the road.

Image: Traffic congestion at an intersection Image: A pothole on the Road Text: Every year, potholes form as a result of the freeze-thaw cycles of winter.

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