The Mississauga section of Hurontario Street placed fifth on the widely read list both last year and in 2024 following a 10th-place nod in the 2023 installment of the CAA\u2019s Worst Roads, which each year relies upon public feedback to determine roads in the roughest state of disrepair \u2014 or with other safety issues \u2014 across the province.<\/p>\n
Hurontario Street, which for the past six years has been undergoing construction due to installation of the Hazel McCallion Line light-rail transit route, was one of two Peel roads to crack the CAA\u2019s top 10 list in 2025 (see rankings below). Highway 50 in Caledon placed seventh last year.<\/p>\n
Hamilton occupied the top two spots on the 2025 list, with Aberdeen Avenue earning first place for a second consecutive year and Barton Street East moving into the second slot (third in 2024). County Road 49, in Prince Edward County (eastern Ontario), sat third on the 2025 list while Toronto\u2019s Eglinton Avenue West was fourth.<\/p>\n
Ten worst roads in 2025:<\/p>\n
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Aberdeen Avenue, Hamilton
\nBarton Street East, Hamilton
\nCounty Road 49, Prince Edward County
\nEglinton Avenue West, Toronto
\nHurontario Street, Mississauga
\nLeveque Road, South Frontenac
\nHighway 50, Caledon
\nSider Road, Fort Erie
\nGardiner Expressway, Toronto
\nSheppard Avenue West, Toronto<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, the CAA kicked off its 23rd Worst Roads advocacy campaign through which it attempts to give decision-makers in municipalities across Ontario a snapshot of the roads members of the public perceive as not meeting their expectations.<\/p>\n
\u201cPoor roads affect us all. They make us late, cause delivery delays, contribute to congestion and, most importantly, endanger those who use them,\u201d the CAA said in launching its latest campaign.<\/p>\n
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(Photo: City of Mississauga)<\/p>\n
Over the next several weeks, people can visit the CAA website to register their vote for highways, roads, streets and boulevards that are filled with cracks and potholes or present other issues including traffic congestion and unsafe bicycle lanes.<\/p>\n
A recent survey conducted by the CAA shows eight in 10 of its members are worried about the state of Ontario\u2019s roads. In addition, nearly 70 per cent of members don\u2019t believe enough is being done to maintain roads, up five per cent from last year, reinforcing what many road users experience daily, the association said in a news release on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
The survey also revealed that cracks in pavement remain the most common issue (88 per cent) identified by respondents, followed closely by potholes (87 per cent), uneven or bumpy road surfaces (81 per cent) and traffic congestion (80 per cent).<\/p>\n
Road complaints being made \u201cloud and clear\u201d<\/p>\n
Teresa Di Felice, assistant vice-president of government and community relations for CAA South Central Ontario, said this week Ontario residents are telling the association \u201cloud and clear\u201d that road conditions are not keeping pace with public expectations.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Worst Roads campaign gives Ontarians a direct way to raise their concerns and helps decision-makers understand what roads need attention according to their constituents,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
The CAA noted that despite widespread frustration, the survey suggests most concerns are not reaching decision-makers. It found that nearly 80 per cent of Ontarians commonly complain about road conditions to a spouse, co-worker or mechanic rather than to the governments responsible for road maintenance.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe know this campaign works,\u201d said Di Felice. \u201cWhen Ontarians speak up and nominate roads they want to see repaired, we consistently see action.\u201d<\/p>\n
Many nominated roads are critical trade and supply\u2011chain corridors, she added, linking the CAA Worst Roads campaign to community growth and economic strength.<\/p>\n
Bad roads lead to damaged cars, big repair bills<\/p>\n
\u201cGrowing population pressures in Ontario, particularly in the GTA, are driving the need for improved infrastructure to mitigate congestion issues and the rapid wear and tear of our roads.\u201d<\/p>\n
Poor road conditions contribute to vehicle damage, congestion and safety risks for all road users, including pedestrians and cyclists, the CAA said.<\/p>\n
With the cost of living already high, the added expense of repairs caused by potholes and deteriorating roads is placing further strain on household budgets, the association added.<\/p>\n
The CAA survey also found that 80 per cent of Ontarians are paying out of pocket for those repairs, while 10 per cent are forgoing repairs altogether.<\/p>\n
During the campaign, people can nominate any road for issues that include potholes, congestion, faded road markings, poor signage, traffic light timing and pedestrian or cycling infrastructure, the CAA said.<\/p>\n