Every year, Ontario drivers share their nominations for the worst road conditions in their communities by participating in the CAA Worst Roads campaign. While it might start as a way to highlight a pesky pothole or crumbling pavement, your feedback provides a literal road map for provincial and municipal governments, helping them understand where infrastructure investments are needed most.

The CAA Worst Roads 2025 results highlighted several areas of concern, and the response has been incredibly encouraging. In Ontario, recent investments in road safety show that when the community speaks, leaders listen.

Advocacy in Action Across the Province

One of the most remarkable success stories involves the Gardiner Expressway in Toronto. After being named on the provincial top 10 list in 2025 due to structural concerns and heavy congestion, work was fast-tracked. Thanks to a dedicated rehabilitation effort, major construction between Dufferin Street and Strachan Avenue was completed in October 2025, nearly 18 months ahead of the original schedule. To keep the city moving, Toronto also repaired a record number of potholes (284,738 in 2024 and 257,477 in 2025). The city even launched 24-hour pothole repair blitzes to stay ahead of harsh freeze-thaw cycles.

In Hamilton, Aberdeen Avenue is an example of how Ontarians’ voices can speed up repairs. After being named the #1 Worst Road in Ontario for two years in a row (2024 and 2025), the city fast-tracked a resurfacing project for 2025. The total infrastructure budget is $622 million, with $106.1 million set aside specifically for renewing and replacing existing roads, bridges, and sidewalks. This project directly addresses the pavement cracking and safety issues Ontarians reported at the busy intersection of Aberdeen and Dundurn, and a full reconstruction is planned for 2027.

Investing in Local Safety

The impact of the campaign is also felt in smaller communities. County Road 49 in Prince Edward County has received approximately $45 million in provincial funding, an increase from the initial investment of $20 million, to help move a $52.3 million rehabilitation project forward. Similarly, in Bolton, the community successfully advocated for accelerated safety upgrades on Highway 50. Whether you are in a major city or a rural township, the Ontario Worst Roads campaign helps to spotlight where improvements are needed.

To support these local efforts, the Province of Ontario launched a new $10-million Pothole Prevention and Repair Program in late 2025. This first-of-its-kind fund is specifically designed to help smaller municipalities maintain their infrastructure and keep drivers confident on the road.

These improvements demonstrate that the annual Worst Roads campaign in Ontario helps drive meaningful change in communities. Whether it is a multi-year bridge project or a quick pothole fix, your participation ensures that no community is overlooked.

Progress is happening across the province, but the work is never truly finished. By continuing to share your concerns through the CAA Worst Roads campaign, you help build a better province for everyone.

Have your say. Ontarians can help shape safer streets by submitting their nominations for the 2026 CAA Worst Roads campaign to make sure their community’s concerns are heard.