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CTV News
3 days ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Roads in Waterloo, Guelph and Elmira make CAA's worst roads list
CP24's Courtney Heels speaks with CAA's Teresa Di Felice about the annual list of Ontario's worst roads and the key factors behind the rankings. Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual Waterloo, Guelph and Elmira have made the Canadian Automobile Association's list of worst roads in Ontario. Ira Needles Boulevard in Waterloo ranked second in the campaign's western region, which included Brant, Huron, Middlesex, Norfolk, Oxford, Perth County and Waterloo Region. York Road in Guelph dropped from first place last year to fourth in 2025. This was also the third year in a row that Ira Needles Boulevard and York Road made the CAA's worst roads list. Rounding out the top five were two roads in Elmira. Arthur Street South and Barnswallow Drive both tied for last place in the western division. The CAA's list, which was released on Thursday, was as follows: Dundas Street, London Ira Needles Boulevard, Waterloo York Street, London York Road, Guelph Arthur Street South and Barnswallow Drive in Elmira While Waterloo, Guelph and Elmira were the worst in the region, they did not even rank in the top ten across Ontario. Here are what CAA has named as the worst roads for 2025:
Global News
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Global News
Hamilton home to Ontario's worst road yet again. Here are the others
Ontarians had their chance to vote for their most hated roads in the province through the Canadian Automobile Association's (CAA) annual Worst Roads campaign, and the results are in. For a second year in a row, Aberdeen Avenue in Hamilton has been named the worst road in Ontario, among the 2,400 roads that were nominated for the campaign. Following closely in second and third place were Barton Street East, also in Hamilton, and County Road 49 in Prince Edward County. The campaign gives drivers a chance to call out the roads they believe are in the worst shape, from potholes and cracked pavement to congestion and constant lane closures. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'Timely repairs, better communication, quick fixes, pothole funds, and using recycled aggregates are just some solutions to fix unsafe roads,' said Teresa Di Felice, assistant vice president of government and community relations for CAA South Central Ontario. Story continues below advertisement 'Our research shows that 85 per cent of Ontarians are concerned about the state of our roads. … This campaign gives people a voice and helps push for real improvements.' Other roads on this year's list include the Gardiner Expressway and Sheppard Avenue West in Toronto, as well as Hurontario Street in Mississauga. According to a CAA survey, nearly half of drivers in Ontario say poor road conditions have damaged their vehicles. Around 81 per cent paid out of pocket for repairs, which averaged $933, up more than $80 from last year. 'With the increasing cost of living, many people hold on to their cars for longer when damaged, the last thing they need is expensive repair bills on an already stretched household budget,' Di Felice said. The survey recorded cracked pavement as the top complaint, followed closely by potholes and traffic congestion. More than 60 per cent of respondents also agreed that not enough is currently being done to maintain the roads in their area. However, CAA said at least 10 roads have been repaired in the past four years as a result of being named. 'We know that the campaign works and that decision-makers are listening,' added De Felice.
Toronto Sun
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Toronto Sun
'Winners' of CAA's worst Ontario roads of 2025 named
Three roadways in Toronto made the Top 10 list including the Gardiner Expressway Hamilton's Aberdeen Ave. has been named the worst road in Ontario in 2025 by CAA voters. Photo by CAA Steeltown has taken the top spot — again — when it comes to the worst road in Ontario. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Hamilton's Aberdeen Ave. has been named the CAA's Worst Road in Ontario for a second year in a row with potholes and poor road maintenance keeping it in the No. 1 spot. Aberdeen first debuted on the top regional list for Hamilton in 2021 and moved onto the provincial list in 2023. In second and third place are Barton St. E. in Hamilton and County Road 49 in Prince Edward County, two roads that previously appeared on the CAA Worst Roads Top 10 list six and seven times, respectively. Both roads are expected to receive significant upgrades. Making the Top 10 cut from Toronto is Eglinton Ave. W. at four, the Gardiner Expressway at nine and Sheppard Ave. W. at No. ten. 'Timely repairs, better communication, quick fixes, pothole funds, and using recycled aggregates are just some solutions to fix unsafe roads,' says Teresa Di Felice, assistant vice-president of government and community relations, CAA South Central Ontario. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'CAA continues to urge all levels of government to prioritize road safety with stable funding to do so.' This year, participants nominated more than 2,400 different roads from 208 municipalities, up from 2,000 roads from 145 municipalities in 2024 – a 20% increase in roads nominated and a 42% increase in the number of municipalities with roads nominated. 'For over two decades, the CAA Worst Roads campaign has given Ontarians a voice to spotlight unsafe roads in their communities and push for much-needed repairs,' Di Felice said in a statement. 'This list provides a powerful snapshot to governments on where to prioritize budgets and move up road repairs, and we know that the public supports these efforts.' CAA research shows that 26% of survey respondents were dissatisfied with road work projects because they take multiple seasons to complete. However, 85% are willing to put up with the inconvenience of construction in exchange for long-term improvements. Ontarians shared their primary reasons for selecting a road, with 84% citing potholes, followed by poor road maintenance (77%) and traffic congestion (15%). Ontario's Top 10 Worst Roads for 2025 1. Aberdeen Avenue, Hamilton 2. Barton Street East, Hamilton 3. County Road 49, Prince Edward County 4. Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto 5. Hurontario Street, Mississauga 6. Leveque Road, South Frontenac 7. Highway 50, Caledon 8. Sider Road, Fort Erie 9. Gardiner Expressway, Toronto 10. Sheppard Avenue West, Toronto NHL Columnists Columnists Columnists Columnists
CTV News
4 days ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
This road was voted the worst road in Ottawa
Carling Avenue is once again the worst road in Ottawa, but it doesn't rank as one of the worst roads in Ontario, according to the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA). The CAA released its annual Ontario's Worst Roads lists on Thursday, based on nominations from drivers across Ontario. The CAA says over 2,400 different roads from 208 municipalities were nominated across Ontario this year. No Ottawa road ranked in the top 10 worst roads across Ontario. Aberdeen Avenue in Hamilton was ranked as the worst road in the province, followed by Barton Street East in Hamilton and County Road 49 in Prince Edward County. Leveque Road in South Frontenac, north of Kingston, ranked sixth on the list of top 10 worst roads in Ontario. According to CAA, Carling Avenue was ranked as the worst road in Ottawa for the 20th straight year. In 2023, Carling Avenue ranked as the fourth worst road in Ontario. Richmond Road was voted the second worst road in Ottawa, followed by Bronson Avenue, Merivale Road and Hunt Club Road. 'Timely repairs, better communication, quick fixes, pothole funds, and using recycled aggregates are just some solutions to fix unsafe roads,' Teresa Di Felice, assistant vice president of government and community relations with CAA South Central Ontario,' said in a statement. 'CAA continues to urge all levels of government to prioritize road safety with stable funding to do so.' Municipalities are responsible for approximately 140,000 kilometres of roads across Ontario.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Hamilton's Aberdeen Avenue named CAA's Worst Road in Ontario for a second year in a row
THORNHILL, ON, June 5, 2025 /CNW/ - Ontarians have spoken, and the results are in. For a second consecutive year, the 2025 CAA Worst Road in Ontario is Aberdeen Avenue in Hamilton. Frustrations with potholes and poor road maintenance have kept this road in the number one spot. It first debuted on the top regional list for Hamilton in 2021 and moved onto the provincial list in 2023. In second and third place are Barton Street East in Hamilton and County Road 49 in Prince Edward County, two roads that have previously appeared on the CAA Worst Roads top 10 list six and seven times, respectively. Both roads are expected to receive significant upgrades and are in the planning stages. "Timely repairs, better communication, quick fixes, pothole funds, and using recycled aggregates are just some solutions to fix unsafe roads," says Teresa Di Felice, assistant vice president of government and community relations, CAA South Central Ontario. "CAA continues to urge all levels of government to prioritize road safety with stable funding to do so." This year, participants nominated over 2,400 different roads from 208 municipalities, up respectively from 2,000 roads from 145 municipalities in 2024 – a 20 per cent increase in roads nominated and a 42 per cent increase in the number of municipalities with roads nominated. Municipalities are responsible for approximately 140,000 kilometres of roads across the province. "For over two decades, the CAA Worst Roads campaign has given Ontarians a voice to spotlight unsafe roads in their communities and push for much-needed repairs," says Di Felice. "This list provides a powerful snapshot to governments on where to prioritize budgets and move up road repairs, and we know that the public supports these efforts." CAA research shows that 26 per cent of survey respondents expressed dissatisfaction with road work projects, stating that they take multiple seasons to complete. However, 85 per cent are willing to put up with the inconvenience of construction in exchange for long-term improvements. Ontarians shared their primary reasons for selecting a road, with 84 per cent citing potholes, followed by poor road maintenance (77 per cent) and traffic congestion (15 per cent). Ontario's Top 10 Worst Roads for 2025 Aberdeen Avenue, Hamilton Barton Street East, Hamilton County Road 49, Prince Edward County Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto Hurontario Street, Mississauga Leveque Road, South Frontenac Highway 50, Caledon Sider Road, Fort Erie Gardiner Expressway, Toronto Sheppard Avenue West, Toronto Worst Roads by Region Toronto – Eglinton Avenue West Hamilton – Aberdeen Avenue Halton-Peel-York-Durham— Hurontario Street, Mississauga Central—7th Line, Innisfil Eastern— County Road 49, Prince Edward County Niagara— Sider Road, Fort Erie North— Panache Lake Road, Greater SudburySouthwest— Banwell Road, Windsor Western— Dundas Street, London Ottawa— Carling Avenue For the complete list of the 2025 Worst Roads, please visit The Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) has verified Ontario's top 10 list. CAA is proud to have RCCAO as a technical partner in the CAA Worst Roads advocacy campaign. About CAA South Central Ontario As a leader and advocate for road safety and mobility, CAA South Central Ontario is a not-for-profit auto club which represents the interests of over 2.6 million Members. For over a century, CAA has collaborated with communities, police services and governments to help keep drivers and their families safe while travelling on our roads. SOURCE CAA Worst Roads View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
