Over $15 million has been invested in the repair of nine roads in Quebec featured in this year’s “Worst Roads,” as listed by non-profit CAA-Quebec.
The list of the roads with the worst driving conditions was prepared from 14,000 votes received from concerned citizens.
"The Worst Roads tool is a way for people to express themselves, to have their voices heard and listened to," commented CAA-Quebec vice-president of Communications and Public Affairs Sophie Gagnon. "It's very satisfying to note that almost all of the authorities concerned have followed up on the needs expressed. At the end of the day, it's the road users who will be able to appreciate the improvements, and that's exactly what we aim to achieve."
According to a release, work has already been done, or is scheduled to be completed by year-end on nine of the roads on the list. In several cases, the authorities involved have promised to perform maintenance and repair work on the roads in question in the years to come. More than $15.6 million has been invested or allocated by those authorities for work on these roads.
Some developments following the investment include:
- The project to renew sections of the Route de la Baie-James in Eeyou Istchee Baie-James represents the largest single investment of 2016. A total of $10.3 million, drawn from the Plan Nord fund, has been invested to date.
- The second biggest investment, $2.9 million, was for Chemin Kilmar in Grenville-sur-la-Rouge, in 2015.
- A major revitalization project is slated for Boulevard Gouin Est, a lengthy artery in Montreal, to take place over three to five years. The total amount budgeted is not available at this time.
"Every time money is invested in road renewal, it's good news for all users. The work already completed, and that to come, has a positive impact on their travels and even their safety," Gagnon explained.
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