Four Toronto streets are among the 10 worst roads in the province. Take a look at CAA’s 2026 list.
- On Thursday, the Canadian Automobile Association released its 2026 Worst Roads list, naming Barton Street East in Hamilton as Ontario's worst road for the third consecutive time.
- Across Ontario, voters consistently identified potholes, poor maintenance, and uneven surfaces as primary safety risks. The Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario verified the results, reflecting widespread frustration with deteriorating pavement.
- Two streets in Greater Sudbury cracked the provincial top 10, including Notre Dame Avenue at number two. Mechanic Steve Groom at Wheel Wizards said drivers regularly damage rims navigating potholes, describing the experience as frustrating.
- Local governments are responding with significant infrastructure investment: Greater Sudbury approved an $82 million road plan for 2026, while Hamilton dedicated at least $150 million to road repairs this year.
- CAA officials continue advocating for predictable, long-term infrastructure investment. RCCAO executive director Nadia Todorova stated the results emphasize sustained funding necessity for state-of-good-repair projects across Ontario's aging transportation network.
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Sarnia and Windsor streets make CAA’s 'Worst Roads' Top 5
The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) has released the results of its annual Worst Roads campaign, and four Sarnia streets have cracked the top five in southwestern Ontario.Manager of Government Relations Lauren Fisher said Blackwell Sideroad tops the regional list.It placed second in 2025 and third in 2024."This road was nominated for its potholes and poor road maintenance, specifically at Michigan Line and Confederation Line," said Fisher.…
The worst road in Ontario? CAA says it's Hamilton's Barton Street, with 4 Toronto streets also on list
The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) announced their annual list of the worst roads in Ontario Thursday morning and, once again, Hamilton's Barton Street was number one. The city says road resurfacing on Barton, from Kenilworth to Emerald Street, will start in the coming weeks.
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