Milwaukee’s pothole problem isn’t letting up—and residents say it’s costing them money and patience.
Data provided by the Department of Public Works shows pothole complaints in 2026 are up 65% compared to the seven-year average for the first three months of the year—more than 5,000 reports have already been logged, putting 2026 on pace to be one of the busiest in recent memory for street repairs.
Watch: Why potholes across the city of Milwaukee are costing some drivers hundreds of dollars in repairs.
Milwaukee drivers frustrated over potholes and the fixes meant to repair them
This doesn’t include data following April’s flooding and severe weather…