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How to detect, prioritize, and fix potholes faster

Mar 9, 2026//Road maintenance

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A guide to automating safety inspections and pothole detection with RoadAI

Tuomas Keränen

Product Manager, RoadAI

Are you reliant on complaints to keep up with potholes on your network? RoadAI detects, categorizes, and maps potholes and other defects automatically, turning routine drives into inspections without adding time to anyone's day.

Detect as you drive

Mount a smartphone on any vehicle and drive at normal speeds. RoadAI detects potholes on the move, recording the severity, location, and imagery of every defect. You'll cover more road in less time, with every mile driven delivering consistent, actionable data and a verifiable video record of your network.

Review, rate, and prioritize

All detected potholes appear in the RoadAI web view with images, severity ratings, and precise locations. Add risk ratings, assign actions, and add tags or comments for your team. Filter the list to isolate the defects that need immediate attention, separating emergency repairs from scheduled maintenance.

Generate work orders in seconds

Once you've identified high-priority repairs, select the relevant potholes and generate PDF and Excel reports with a single click, or pull the data directly into your asset management system via API. Each report includes detection images, location maps, and links back to RoadAI, giving your maintenance crews everything they need to find and fix each defect. Field teams can update pothole status directly from the report link as work is completed.

Four times more data at half the cost

Potholes are just the beginning. RoadAI also detects and categorizes distresses, fixes, markings, signs, and other roadside assets. Simply install the app, drive your network, and unlock same-day insights. Discover what's possible when data drives your maintenance decisions.

See more with a personal demo

A personal demo is all about you and your roads. We'll answer your questions and show how RoadAI tackles your specific challenges.

Tuomas Keränen

Product Manager, RoadAI

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