Steeles Avenue has been crowned Ontario’s worst road – again.
The title comes as the Canadian Automobile Association and the Ontario Road Builders’ Association releases its 2009 Top 20 Worst Roads list today.
A CAA spokesperson says they received the highest number of votes ever this year, and roads from the City of Toronto comprise almost half the list.
“Substandard roads and bridges increase the damage done to vehicles and costs to families and businesses,” Rob Bradford, executive director Ontario Road Builders’ Association said in a statement.
“Properly maintained roads and bridges also mean fewer injuries and deaths, reduced environmental impact, enhanced economic competitiveness and reduced life-cycle costs to taxpayers.”
Complete list:
1. Steeles Avenue – City of Toronto
2. Ritson Road – City of Oshawa
3. Burlington Street – City of Hamilton
4. Palmer Road – City of Belleville
5. Finch Avenue – City of Toronto
6. Dufferin Street – City of Toronto
7. Carling Avenue – City of Ottawa
8. Vermillion Lake Road – City of Greater Sudbury
9. Lawrence Avenue – City of Toronto
10. St. Clair Avenue – City of Toronto
11. Riverside Drive – City of Ottawa
12. Brock Street – City of Kingston
13. Victoria Park Avenue – City of Toronto
14. Regent Street – City of Greater Sudbury
15. Highway 401 – (Province of Ontario – Greater Toronto Area stretch)
16. Wharncliffe/Western Road – City of London
17. Wellington Street – City of St. Thomas
18. Kingston Road – City of Toronto
19. Denistoun Street – City of Welland
20. Eglinton Avenue – City of Toronto
