Highway 34 has been crowned Manitoba’s worst for the second year in a row in CAA’s annual worst roads campaign.
The Pembina Valley highway, located west of Winnipeg, claimed the title for its potholes, poor maintenance and uneven road surfaces, CAA Manitoba said in a news release.
“This year’s list shows that road issues are not just a Winnipeg problem or a rural problem, they’re a Manitoba problem,” said Ewald Friesen, manager of government and community relations for CAA Manitoba.
St. Mary’s Road in Winnipeg was named one of the worst in Manitoba by CAA. (Mikaela Mackenzie / Free Press files)
This year, 711 roads across 69 municipalities were nominated for the top spot in the campaign, which runs every spring and asks people to identify the worst roadways in their community. The release says there is an even split between rural and urban roads on the list.
The top-10 worst roads in Manitoba this year are:
Provincial Trunk Highway 34 — Central Plains/Pembina Valley
Provincial Road 307 — Whiteshell
Kenaston Boulevard/Route 90 — Winnipeg
Saskatchewan Avenue — Winnipeg
Richmond Avenue — Brandon
Gateway Road — Winnipeg
Leila Avenue — Winnipeg
1st Street — Brandon
Provincial Road 422 — Pembina Valley
St. Mary’s Road — Winnipeg
The most common concerns cited were potholes, poor maintenance and uneven road surfaces. In 2024, 18th Street in Brandon was bestowed with the title of Manitoba’s worst road. The same year, the province announced $9.7 million to resurface the street.
CAA Manitoba urged provincial and municipal governments to continue prioritizing “predictable, year-over-year investment in road maintenance and safety.”
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“Stable funding allows governments to plan ahead, address safety concerns earlier and avoid higher costs later,” Friesen said. “It’s about keeping people safe and keeping Manitoba moving.”
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Nicole Buffie
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