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Empress Street crowned worst road in Manitoba

Emergency crews blocked off an area near St. Matthews Avenue at Empress Street. Tristan Field-Jones / CJOB

Empress Street in Winnipeg is the worst road in Manitoba.

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That’s according to the results of CAA Manitoba’s 2018 Worst Roads Campaign.

CAA said more than 6,000 votes were cast for nearly 700 roads across the province.

“It’s been a popular vote for many years thanks to the fact it’s falling apart at the seams,” said Liz Kulyk with CAA Manitoba.

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“We’re pleased Empress is scheduled for reconstruction with a new bike lane addition this year, but the reality is, Winnipeggers should not have had to wait this long to get a fix.”

CAA will share the results with Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman, as well as the provincial Infrastructure Minister.

Top Ten Worst Roads in Manitoba:

1. Empress St. – Winnipeg
2. PR 450 – Boissevain
3. Sherwin Rd. – Winnipeg
4. Archibald St. – Winnipeg
5. Saskatchewan Ave. – Winnipeg
6. PR 247 – La Salle
7. Higgins Ave. – Winnipeg
8. Fermor Ave. – Winnipeg
9. PR 353 – Brookdale
10. Pembina Hwy. – Winnipeg

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