These are the top 10 worst roads in Ontario
- The results of the 2025 CAA Worst Roads campaign have been announced, with Aberdeen Avenue in Hamilton once again identified as Ontario's most problematic road for the second consecutive year.
- In 2025, the campaign saw over 2,400 road nominations across 208 municipalities, marking a rise from the previous year’s total of 2,000 nominations spanning 145 municipalities and indicating greater public engagement.
- Poor upkeep and severe potholes led to Aberdeen Avenue in Hamilton, along with Barton Street East in the same city and County Road 49 located in Prince Edward County, being ranked among the most deteriorated roads once again.
- CAA reported that 84% of Ontarians cited potholes as the main reason for a road's poor ranking, while 85% supported construction inconveniences for long-term road improvements, according to Teresa Di Felice.
- The campaign highlights areas needing urgent repairs, prompting governments to allocate budgets toward timely fixes and improved communication to reduce costly vehicle repairs on unsafe roads.
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Aberdeen Avenue repeats as CAA's Worst Road in Ontario - On-Site Magazine
For a second consecutive year, the 2025 CAA Worst Road in Ontario is Aberdeen Avenue in Hamilton. (CNW Group/CAA Worst Roads) Winning back-to-back is not something to be proud of when it comes to the 2025 CAA Worst Road in Ontario, but that’s a title that residents and other users of Aberdeen Avenue in Hamilton, Ont., will have to accept for a second consecutive year. Frustrations with potholes and poor road maintenance have kept that road in th…
Looking for a bumpy ride? Hamilton home to the 2 worst roads in Ontario, says CAA
For the fourth consecutive year, Hamilton topped the Canadian Automobile Association's worst roads list. This year, Aberdeen Avenue and Barton Street E., took the first and second spot. Hamilton's director of transportation said the city is aware of issues and working on them.
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