The CAA is once again calling on area residents to highlight some of the problem areas when it comes to local transportation.
Officials say the annual Worst Roads campaign gives decision makers a snapshot of the roads the public perceives as not meeting their expectations.
CAA statistics show 85% of Ontarians are worried about the state of roads in their communities.
“Due to inflation, consumers are being more mindful of their purchases, and people are opting to hold on to their cars for longer instead of buying a new one,” says Teresa Di Felice, assistant vice president of government and community relations, CAA South Central Ontario. “Funding for roadway improvements and proper infrastructure needs to be consistent to ensure that quality and safety are maintained.”
Since 2003, 114 roads in Ontario have appeared on the provincial Top 10 list, of which governments have prioritized some of the roads for repair.
Among those, Plank Road in Sarnia and Lauzon Parkway in Windsor have undergone significant repairs after appearing on the provincial Top 10 Worst Roads list.
Nominations for CAA’s 20th annual Worst Roads campaign can be submitted online at caaworstroads.com.
