Portion of Hamilton’s Barton Street to be repaired over summer for road relief

Anyone who drives along Barton Street East probably isn’t surprised by the road being named “the Worst in Ontario” by CAA, and for many residents, it’s a title years in the making. The good news is that the City of Hamilton says a major resurfacing project is finally around the corner. The city says reconstruction work is expected to start in the next few weeks, with crews resurfacing about 4 km of road between Victoria Avenue North and Kenilworth Avenue North. For many residents, it’s a long-awaited fix to a road that’s been a rough ride for years. “Please let us know when we’re starting, and please get it done soon,” said Jay Coulson, a local resident. “Would be nice if the city, you know, be on top of that, because the taxes we pay, they’re not cheap,” said Ana Cardoso, a local resident. Residents are sending a message to the City of Hamilton, just a day after Barton Street East topped CAA’s Worst Roads in Ontario list.