Winnipeg's St. James Street crowned worst road once again
St.James Street has been named Manitoba's worst road — again.
The pothole-laden road in Winnipeg topped the list of votes in CAA's annual poll. This is the third year CAA has conducted its poll and second time St. James has taken the title.
It was crowned worst road in 2012 as well and placed second in 2013 to Brandon's Victoria Avenue.
CAA spokeswoman Angele Faucher said the No. 2 street on the list is First Street in Winkler. But the problem there is not so much with the road's condition as the need for a four-way stop.
The full Top 10 list will be released later this morning.
The list is based on more than 5,000 votes cast on 500 streets during CAA's four-week online voting campaign that began in March.
While it is obvious there are many bad roads in the province, the good news is it appears the provincial government is paying attention, Faucher said.
"We're so pleased that eight out of the 10 roads on our worst roads list this year are actually going to see a shovel in the ground during this construction season, so that tells us that governments are listening."
