Hurontario Street in Mississauga has been recognized as one of the worst roads in Ontario for three years running. Ongoing work on the Hazel Mc Callion Line has only increased frustrations for drivers and local businesses.
This time, Mississauga is hoping to stay off the list.
As the CAA’s yearly initiative to highlight Ontario’s worst roads began on Tuesday, residents – especially those who drive – are hoping that this busy route will not make it into the 2026 rankings after appearing in the top 10 for three straight years.
The section of Hurontario Street in Mississauga was fifth on last year’s list and again in 2024, following a tenth-place mention in 2023. The CAA’s Worst Roads list relies on public input to identify roads that are poorly maintained or have safety concerns throughout the province.
For six years now, Hurontario Street has been under construction due to the installation of the Hazel Mc Callion Line light-rail transit route. It was one of two Peel region roads that made it into CAA’s top 10 list in 2025 (see rankings below). Highway 50 in Caledon came in seventh last year.
Hamilton took both top spots on the 2025 list, with Aberdeen Avenue securing first place for a second consecutive year and Barton Street East moving up to second (third in 2024). County Road 49 in Prince Edward County (eastern Ontario) was third on the 2025 list, while Toronto’s Eglinton Avenue West landed at fourth.
Ten worst roads in 2025:
Aberdeen Avenue, Hamilton Barton Street East, Hamilton County Road 49, Prince Edward County Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto Hurontario Street, Mississauga Leveque Road, South Frontenac Highway 50, Caledon Sider Road, Fort Erie Gardiner Expressway, Toronto Sheppard Avenue West, Toronto
On Tuesday, the CAA launched its 23rd Worst Roads advocacy campaign aimed at providing municipal decision-makers across Ontario insight into which roads residents feel need attention.
“Poor roads affect us all. They make us late, cause delivery delays, contribute to congestion and, most importantly, endanger those who use them,” said the CAA while kicking off its latest campaign.
(Photo: City of Mississauga)
In the coming weeks, people can go to the CAA website to cast their votes for highways and streets suffering from cracks and potholes or facing other issues like traffic jams and unsafe bike lanes.
A recent survey by CAA shows that eight out of ten members are concerned about Ontario’s road conditions. Additionally, nearly seventy percent feel not enough is being done about road maintenance-up five percent from last year-highlighting what many drivers deal with daily according to a news release from the association on Tuesday.
The survey also indicated that pavement cracks were cited as the most common issue (88 percent), followed closely by potholes (87 percent), uneven or bumpy surfaces (81 percent), and traffic congestion (80 percent).
Road complaints being made “loud and clear”
Teresa Di Felice, assistant vice-president of government and community relations for CAA South Central Ontario stated this week that residents are expressing their concerns “loud and clear” regarding road conditions not meeting expectations.
“The 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,” she added.
The CAA emphasized that despite widespread dissatisfaction with road conditions; many complaints don’t reach decision-makers. It found nearly eighty percent of Ontarians usually voice their frustrations about road quality to friends or family instead of reporting them directly to government agencies responsible for maintenance.
“We know this campaign works,” said Di Felice. “When Ontarians speak up and nominate roads they want repaired we consistently see action.”
Many nominated roads serve as critical trade routes essential for supply chains; linking this campaign with community growth and economic stability according to her comments.
Poor road conditions lead to vehicle damage and costly repairs
“The growing population pressures within Ontario-especially around Greater Toronto Area-are increasing demands for better infrastructure aimed at easing congestion issues along with minimizing wear-and-tear on our roads.”
Poorly maintained roads result in car damages along with safety risks affecting all users including pedestrians and cyclists according to information provided by CAA.
With living expenses already high; additional repair costs caused by potholes put more pressure on household budgets as stated by association representatives.
The survey further revealed that eighty percent of Ontarians are spending money out-of-pocket for these repairs while ten percent choose not repairing issues at all.
Duri ng this initiative people can nominate any road based on problems such as potholes; heavy traffic; fading markings; inadequate signage; light timing issues; plus pedestrian or cycling infrastructure needs according to CAA guidelines.
Nominations for next year’s Worst Roads campaign must be submitted online before April seventeenth. Results generally come out towards late May or early June every year alongside regional top five lists besides an overall provincial top ten listing.
Ten worst roads listed previously include:Aberdeen Avenue , Hamilton Eglinton Avenue West , Toronto Barton Street East , Hamilton County Road Forty-nine , Prince Edward Hurontario Street , Mississauga Bloor Street West , Toronto Cedar Street North , Uxbridge Finch Avenue West , Toronto Lake Shore Boulevard East , Toronto Laclie street , Orillia
Additionally from earlier selections :Barton street east , Hamilton Eglinton avenue west , Toronto County Road forty-nine ; prince edward Carling avenue ; Ottawa Finch avenue west ; toronto Laclie street ; Orillia Steeles avenue east ; toronto Aberdeen avenue ; hamilton Lake shore boulevard east ; toronto Hurontario street ; mississauga INsauga’s Editorial Standards & Policies
Last thirty days : thirty-four thousand eight hundred seventy-one votes
All-time : one million two hundred sixty-seven thousand nine hundred five votesFifty votes
Aberdeen Avenue, Hamilton Barton Street East, Hamilton County Road 49, Prince Edward County Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto Hurontario Street, Mississauga Leveque Road, South Frontenac Highway 50, Caledon Sider Road, Fort Erie Gardiner Expressway, Toronto Sheppard Avenue West, Toronto
On Tuesday, the CAA launched its 23rd Worst Roads advocacy campaign aimed at providing municipal decision-makers across Ontario insight into which roads residents feel need attention.
“Poor roads affect us all. They make us late, cause delivery delays, contribute to congestion and, most importantly, endanger those who use them,” said the CAA while kicking off its latest campaign.
(Photo: City of Mississauga)
In the coming weeks, people can go to the CAA website to cast their votes for highways and streets suffering from cracks and potholes or facing other issues like traffic jams and unsafe bike lanes.
A recent survey by CAA shows that eight out of ten members are concerned about Ontario’s road conditions. Additionally, nearly seventy percent feel not enough is being done about road maintenance-up five percent from last year-highlighting what many drivers deal with daily according to a news release from the association on Tuesday.
The survey also indicated that pavement cracks were cited as the most common issue (88 percent), followed closely by potholes (87 percent), uneven or bumpy surfaces (81 percent), and traffic congestion (80 percent).
Road complaints being made “loud and clear”
Teresa Di Felice, assistant vice-president of government and community relations for CAA South Central Ontario stated this week that residents are expressing their concerns “loud and clear” regarding road conditions not meeting expectations.
“The 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,” she added.
The CAA emphasized that despite widespread dissatisfaction with road conditions; many complaints don’t reach decision-makers. It found nearly eighty percent of Ontarians usually voice their frustrations about road quality to friends or family instead of reporting them directly to government agencies responsible for maintenance.
“We know this campaign works,” said Di Felice. “When Ontarians speak up and nominate roads they want repaired we consistently see action.”
Many nominated roads serve as critical trade routes essential for supply chains; linking this campaign with community growth and economic stability according to her comments.
Poor road conditions lead to vehicle damage and costly repairs
“The growing population pressures within Ontario-especially around Greater Toronto Area-are increasing demands for better infrastructure aimed at easing congestion issues along with minimizing wear-and-tear on our roads.”
Poorly maintained roads result in car damages along with safety risks affecting all users including pedestrians and cyclists according to information provided by CAA.
With living expenses already high; additional repair costs caused by potholes put more pressure on household budgets as stated by association representatives.
The survey further revealed that eighty percent of Ontarians are spending money out-of-pocket for these repairs while ten percent choose not repairing issues at all.
Duri ng this initiative people can nominate any road based on problems such as potholes; heavy traffic; fading markings; inadequate signage; light timing issues; plus pedestrian or cycling infrastructure needs according to CAA guidelines.
Nominations for next year’s Worst Roads campaign must be submitted online before April seventeenth. Results generally come out towards late May or early June every year alongside regional top five lists besides an overall provincial top ten listing.
Ten worst roads listed previously include:Aberdeen Avenue , Hamilton Eglinton Avenue West , Toronto Barton Street East , Hamilton County Road Forty-nine , Prince Edward Hurontario Street , Mississauga Bloor Street West , Toronto Cedar Street North , Uxbridge Finch Avenue West , Toronto Lake Shore Boulevard East , Toronto Laclie street , Orillia
Additionally from earlier selections :Barton street east , Hamilton Eglinton avenue west , Toronto County Road forty-nine ; prince edward Carling avenue ; Ottawa Finch avenue west ; toronto Laclie street ; Orillia Steeles avenue east ; toronto Aberdeen avenue ; hamilton Lake shore boulevard east ; toronto Hurontario street ; mississauga INsauga’s Editorial Standards & Policies
Last thirty days : thirty-four thousand eight hundred seventy-one votes
All-time : one million two hundred sixty-seven thousand nine hundred five votesFifty votes
