The North Okanagan has some of the worst roads in B.C.
Through BCAA’s Worst Roads survey, three North Okanagan roads currently sit in the top seven.
Mabel Lake Road in Enderby holds the No. 2 spot with 336 votes, Vernon’s Silver Star Road is in fifth with 90 votes and Westside Road is No. 7 with 75 votes.
The survey, which runs until Tuesday, is available at www.bcaa.com/worstroads or by completing a ballot at any BCAA location.
Once all votes are in, a list of the top 20 worst roads in B.C. will be shared with municipalities and the provincial Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to ensure they are aware of drivers’ concerns.
To date, more than 3,500 British Columbians have cast their vote and 431 roads have been nominated for the title of B.C.’s ‘worst road’.
“This campaign provides a platform for British Columbians to voice their concerns about deteriorating, unsafe or inefficient roads in their communities,” said BCAA president and CEO Tim Condon. “The tremendous response from BCAA members and other drivers is an indication that many roads across the province may have been overlooked for maintenance and are in desperate need of repair or redesign.
“Poor road conditions affect us all through increased vehicle repair costs, wasted time spent in congestion or by creating unsafe conditions for drivers, cyclists and other road users,” said Condon. “BCAA encourages all B.C. drivers to nominate a ‘worst road’ and help us advocate for better, safer roads.”
In Ontario, where CAA has been running a Worst Roads campaign since 2003, over 90 per cent of the Top 20 Worst Roads have either been fixed or slated for repairs in the near future.
“It’s important to note that the Worst Roads campaign is not intended to be a criticism of the state of B.C.’s roads generally,” said Trace Acres, BCAA director of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs. “We recognize that a great deal of road work is being done throughout the province. This campaign will shine a light on those roads that may have been overlooked, or help municipalities and the province prioritize future road improvements.”
