Hamilton’s Barton St. East voted as worst road in Ontario for 2nd year in a row

With endless potholes and cracking pavement, Barton St. East in Hamilton has been named Ontario’s worst road for the second consecutive year.

The annual CAA Worst Roads Campaign released its results for 2023 Tuesday morning.

Aberdeen Ave. in Hamilton has also made the top 10 list for the first time – taking the number eight place spot this year.

Barton St. East initially appeared on the top 10 list in 2019 and has now climbed its way to the top.

“The 2023 CAA Worst Roads campaign provides a valuable snapshot of the roads that the public perceives as pain points,” said Teresa Di Felice, assistant vice president for CAA South Central Ontario.

“For 20 years, this campaign has served as a powerful advocacy tool, initiating dialogues with decision-makers and driving positive change for safer roads across Ontario.”

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Four new roads have debuted this year on the provincial top 10 list: Laclie St., Orillia, Steeles Ave. East, Toronto, Aberdeen Ave., Hamilton and Hurontario St., Mississauga.

Clinching the second and third place spots are Eglinton Ave. West in Toronto and County Rd. 49 in Prince Edward County.

CAA says many of the roads nominated have undergone or are undergoing significant improvements.

Here is a complete list of Ontario’s Top 10 Worst Roads for 2023:

1. Barton St. East, Hamilton
2. Eglinton Ave. West, Toronto
3. County Rd. 49, Prince Edward County
4. Carling Ave., Ottawa
5. Finch Ave. West, Toronto
6. Laclie St., Orillia
7. Steeles Ave. East, Toronto
8. Aberdeen Ave., Hamilton
9. Lakeshore Blvd. East, Toronto
10. Hurontario St., Mississauga

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