P.E.I. gets two on list of worst roads in region
“The Worst Roads campaign allows the public to identify the roads in their area that are in particularly rough shape or present dangerous driving conditions. Ongoing road maintenance is essential to ensure that we can all enjoy safe, economical, environmentally responsible and pleasant driving conditions.” Gary Howard
Atlantic Canadians have completed voting for the top 10 worst roads in the region, and P.E.I. has two of them.
The Canadian Automobile Association recently conducted its annual Worst Roads campaign, which generated more than 7,000 votes for roads in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.
The final tally is:
— Mountain Road (Christmas Island/ Eskasoni, N.S.)
— Pine Glen Road (Riverview, N.B.) — Louisville Road (River John, N.S.) — Clark Road (North Bedeque, P.E.I.) — Dawson Road (Hillsborough, N.B.) — New Brunswick 105 (Upper Kent, N.B.)
— Brae Harbour Road (Coleman,
P.E.I.)
— Trans-Labrador Highway (HappyValley-Goose-Bay, N.L.)
— New Brunswick 616 (Keswick
Ridge, N.B.)
— Main Street (Port au Choix, N.L.) Roads and driving safety are a priority, says CAA Atlantic.
“Poor road conditions affect us all through increased vehicle repair costs, insurance claims, work compensation, healthcare costs and precious time and energy wasted in traffic congestion,” said its statement issued along with the worst roads results.
“The Worst Roads campaign allows the public to identify the roads in their area that are in particularly rough shape or present dangerous driving conditions,” says Gary Howard, vicepresident of communications at CAA Atlantic.
“Ongoing road maintenance is essential to ensure that we can all enjoy safe, economical, environmentally responsible and pleasant driving conditions.
“We have notified government officials for each of the top 10 roads and always welcome the opportunity to share information on planned repairs or upgrades”
The organization says it maintains and updates its Worst Roads website year-round.