Is there a road you travel on – or avoid at all costs – that is so bad you need the world to know about it?

Now’s your chance to air your grievances.

CAA South Central Ontario has launched its Worst Roads campaign in Ontario. While CAA SCO predominantly serves southern Ontario, the program is open to all of Ontario.

Voting opened March 27 and continues until April 19.

At the end of the voting period, CAA will publicly reveal the top 10 worst roads in Ontario.

“Our research shows that 65 per cent of members don’t feel enough is being done to fix the roads,” said Teresa Di Felice, assistant vice president, government and community relations, CAA SCO, in a news release. “This is causing a variety of concerning driving behaviours, including swerving to avoid potholes, slowing down for bad spots, and some even changing their route altogether to avoid a bad road. We encourage all Ontarians to vote for their Worst Roads and join the community of drivers, cyclists, transit riders and pedestrians committed to improving and actively working to help make our roads safer for all.”

A poll of CAA SCO members suggests 84 per cent of respondents worry about the state of roads and 42 per cent experienced vehicle damage due to poor roads.

Vehicle damage caused by potholes can range from $500 to more than $2,000, with the average repair by those surveyed costing $852, CAA SCO said.

“Either because of affordability or availability, many people are holding on to their cars a little longer these days; the last thing they want is expensive repair bills on an already stretched household budget. While inflation rates are cooling, many of us are dealing with a higher cost of living, making the investment in roads and supporting infrastructure more important than ever,” Di Felice said in the release.

CAA says the campaign is effective in that decision-makers take notice and can prioritize road repairs based on the results.

“The CAA Worst Roads campaign has been a vital platform for Ontarians to nominate and vote for roads they believe need urgent attention. It covers issues like congestion, potholes, road signs, and traffic light timing for pedestrian and cycling safety,” Di Felice added in the release.

To vote, go to caaworstroads.com.