Baltimore City Fills Thousands of Potholes After Harsh Winter

Mayor says city filled nearly 9,000 potholes in just a few weeks

Mar. 16, 2026 at 11:38pm

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Baltimore City has been working to fill thousands of potholes that were created or worsened by the harsh winter weather, with Mayor Brandon Scott stating that the city filled over 8,700 potholes in just the last few weeks. The city filled over 134,000 potholes last year and is committed to continuing this repair work.

Why it matters

Potholes can pose a significant safety hazard for drivers and cyclists, as well as cause damage to vehicles. Addressing potholes is an important part of maintaining the city's infrastructure and ensuring safe travel for residents.

The details

Baltimore City has been actively working to fill potholes across the city, with Mayor Brandon Scott reporting that the city filled nearly 9,000 potholes in just the period from February 17 to the beginning of March. This is on top of the 134,000 potholes the city filled last year. The mayor stated the city will continue this pothole repair work to address the issue.

  • From February 17 through the first of March, the city filled 8,784 potholes.
  • In 2025, the city filled 134,000 potholes.

The players

Brandon Scott

The mayor of Baltimore City.

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What they’re saying

“Last year alone we filled 134,000 potholes. From Feb. 17 through the first of March we filled 8,784. We are going to continue to do that work.”

— Brandon Scott, Mayor (wbal.com)

What’s next

Residents are encouraged to report potholes in Baltimore City by calling 311 to ensure the city can continue addressing the issue.

The takeaway

Addressing potholes is an ongoing challenge for cities like Baltimore, but the city's commitment to filling thousands of potholes in a short period of time demonstrates its efforts to maintain safe roads and infrastructure for residents.