Report potholes, sinkholes, or other emergency road hazards online, via email, or by calling our 24/7 maintenance dispatch at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT).
Calls are answered 24/7. Repair times will vary depending on the emergency.
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Verify pothole
Damage on the roadway is not necessarily a pothole.
- How deep is the defect? If it is shallow, and only damaged slightly above the top surface- it could be a delamination.
- Is the shape rectangular? It could have been made intentionally to access utilities, contractors are responsible for these repairs.
- Is it a deep hole which reaches beyond the base of the road? It could be a sinkhole.
If you're not sure if the damage fits one of the above descriptions, feel free to call PBOT's 24/7 maintenance dispatch line at:
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See if the pothole has already been reported
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Report a pothole via email
Be sure to include approximate address and description of the pothole when you email us at:
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Verify pothole
Damage on the roadway is not necessarily a pothole.
- How deep is the defect? If it is shallow, and only damaged slightly above the top surface- it could be a delamination.
- Is the shape rectangular? It could have been made intentionally to access utilities, contractors are responsible for these repairs.
- Is it a deep hole which reaches beyond the base of the road? It could be a sinkhole.
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See if the pothole has already been reported
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Call 24/7 maintenance dispatch