CAA Manitoba has named Highway 34 the province’s worst road for the second consecutive year [1].
The annual results highlight systemic infrastructure failures that impact driver safety and vehicle longevity across the province.
The 2026 campaign identified 10 roads as the worst in Manitoba [2]. The list is compiled using driver feedback and road-condition assessments to pinpoint the most problematic areas of the provincial network [3].
Highway 34, specifically the stretch between Gladstone and the U.S. border, retained its position as the worst route [4]. This marks the second year in a row that this specific corridor has topped the list [1].
Ewald Friesen, the manager of government and community relations for CAA Manitoba, said the campaign serves as a recurring pressure point for provincial authorities to prioritize repairs on high-traffic and high-damage routes [5].
While Highway 34 remains the primary focus, the inclusion of nine other routes indicates widespread deterioration across various regions [2]. The data suggests that several southeast roads also rank among the worst in the province [6].
CAA conducts these assessments annually to provide a data-driven basis for infrastructure demands. The organization said it uses the results to advocate for improved road maintenance, and long-term capital investment from the government [3].
“Highway 34 named Manitoba’s worst road for the second consecutive year”
The repeat naming of Highway 34 as the worst road in the province suggests a lack of effective intervention or sufficient funding for that specific corridor over the last two years. By quantifying driver frustration and road decay, CAA Manitoba creates a public record that forces the provincial government to justify its infrastructure priorities and budget allocations.
