CAA-Quebec is launching its traditional “Quebec’s worst roads” campaign, an opportunity for road users to have their say on the state of the roads, which have been particularly affected by the increase in potholes this year.
Whether it’s cracks, poor markings, subsidence or development problems, road users have until May 26 to make their point of view known and, thus, hope to see “their worst road” be improved. .
CAA-Quebec will establish a list of the 10 worst roads based on the votes of campaign participants. The organization then undertakes to follow up with the authorities for their repairs.
With the increase in reports of potholes in several regions of the province, road users will be spoiled for choice and the organization hopes that they will take the opportunity to make their voices heard.
“It seems obvious to us that there are even more potholes. So, yes, this year, we are expecting a very large turnout and that’s what we hope,” says Andrée-Ann Déry, spokesperson for CAA-Quebec.
The organization has a minimum target of 10,000 votes for this campaign. Motorists, pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists are invited to come forward on the subject.
A campaign heard
“The campaign “The worst roads [du Québec]”is a golden opportunity for the population to reiterate the importance it attaches to the road network, the backbone of our society, and to express its concern about the poor condition of our roads in Quebec”, explains Sophie Gagnon, vice -President, Public Affairs and Road Safety.
CAA-Quebec also points out that Quebecers pay dearly for the poor condition of the roads, according to a study.
It shows in particular that in Quebec, the average annual cost of poor road conditions is $258 per vehicle.
This is the highest amount in the country, followed by Prince Edward Island, with an annual amount of $164 per car.
In 2021, the Chemin de la Grande-Ligne, in Carignan in Montérégie, was voted the worst road by users.
Closer to home, in the Capitale-Nationale, rue Seigneuriale, boulevards Jean-Talon and de l’Ormière and rue Évangéline came in fifth, seventh, eighth and tenth place respectively.
Several of the routes on the list have subsequently been the subject of work.
In Chaudière-Appalaches, Avenue Taniata in Lévis stood out the most, with the ninth position.
Road users can go to Piresroutes.com to vote.