Which are the worst roads in Ontario? You can have your say
Posted March 28, 2023 1:51 pm.
Last Updated March 28, 2023 5:04 pm.
Marking its 20th year, the annual CAA Worst Roads Campaign is back, and once again, it’s that time of year to vote on what you believe is the worst road in Ontario.
Whether it’s constant irritation with potholes, lousy signage, unsafe pedestrian crossings or mismanaged traffic lights, CAA wants to hear from you.
Announcing the launch Tuesday morning Teresa Di Felice, assistant vice president of government and community relations, CAA SCO, spoke to the importance of the campaign.
“Every year, these votes have helped inform various levels of government with an important perspective on what roadway improvements are most important to Ontarians and where infrastructure funding and investments should be made going forward.”
Felice added, “In a recent survey conducted by CAA, we found that 78 per cent of respondents are venting about the state of the roads to their friends, families and loved ones rather than to their local government officials.”
She said the campaign aims to provide an outlet to amplify the voices of residents with road concerns who otherwise might have their issues overlooked.
Felice stressed the campaign is not only for drivers but for cyclists and pedestrians alike to have a chance to voice concerns over how their roadways function.
A roundup of Ontario’s Top 10 Worst Roads in 2022
1. Barton Street East, Hamilton
2. Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto
3. Barker Street, Prince Edward County
4. County Road 49, Prince Edward County
5. Carling Avenue, Ottawa
6. Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto
7. Lake Shore Boulevard East, Toronto
8. Finch Avenue West, Toronto
9. Bronson Avenue, Ottawa
10. Queen Street, Kingston
Last year, Barton Street East in Hamilton was the worst road in the province.
The western region, which includes roads in Huron, Middlesex, Norfolk, Oxford, Perth, Brant County, Waterloo Region, and more, has an individual top five worst roads list. In 2022, Guelph and London were the only cities with roads making that top five list.
However, in previous years, King Street East and River Road East in Kitchener landed in third and fifth place, respectively.
Votes can be submitted until April 21 by visiting the CAA website.
