Hamilton has top 2 worst roads in Ontario, according to annual CAA campaign

Hamilton has the worst road in Ontario for the fourth year running, according to a Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) campaign.

CAA's worst roads list, which has been running since at least 2003, declared Aberdeen Avenue the worst in the province, with Barton Street E. coming in second.

CAA named Aberdeen Avenue the worst road in 2024, too . According to a CAA news release Thursday, "frustrations with potholes and poor road maintenance have kept this road in the number one spot."

Barton Street E. held the worst road distinction in 2023 and 2022. Hamilton also held the number one spot in 2017 and 2018 with Burlington Street E.

The top 10 worst roads in the province, according to the 2025 campaign , are:

Aberdeen Avenue, Hamilton.

Barton Street E., Hamilton.

County Road 49,