The 2015 Worst Roads campaign by CAA Saskatchewan has made it to the three-week mark, with nominations coming in from frustrated drivers fed up with the state of the some of the roads and highways in the province.
Last Thursday, the latest list of top 10 worst roads in the province was released and they include nine highways and one residential street in Regina. They are:
1. Saskatchewan 354, Dilke
2. Saskatchewan 4, Val Marie
3. Saskatchewan 220, Bulyea
4. Saskatchewan 322, Silton
5. Saskatchewan 36, Coronach
6. Saskatchewan 43, Gravelbourg
7. Saskatchewan 47, Springside
8. Saskatchewan 13, Trossachs
9. Saskatchewan 27, Vonda
10. Grant Drive, Regina
Since starting on March 25, CAA reports that around 4,300 votes have come in for highways and roads in the province, with motorists voting on the roads they believe are the worst they’ve travelled on.
To qualify as “worst,” factors include whether it is in general disrepair with potholes or cracks, has poor signage or congestion, or is too narrow to share safely with motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.
The Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association has thrown its support behind the campaign, pointing out in a news release that Saskatchewan has more roads per capita than any other province in Canada, and that residents and travellers rely on the highways and roads as the key form of ground transportation for business and recreation purposes.
