Full Podcast: https://lovethenorth.ca/article/261001-sudbury-ward-borg-on-roads Bad roads don’t just make for an uncomfortable drive — they can become another hidden cost of living in Northern Ontario. In our conversation with Sudbury Ward 9 candidate James Borg, road conditions were a major issue. Borg says the condition of local roads was one of the main reasons he decided to run, pointing to potholes, repeated patchwork repairs, dirt roads needing more regular grading and aging infrastructure throughout Greater Sudbury. When roads deteriorate, the cost doesn’t stop with the municipality. Every pothole hit and rough stretch of pavement can put added stress on a vehicle. Over time, drivers may be replacing tires, repairing bent rims, paying for wheel alignments and dealing with premature wear on shocks, struts, ball joints, wheel bearings and steering components. For families already facing higher costs for food, fuel, housing and property taxes, an unexpected $500, $1,000 or larger vehicle repair bill can hurt. Borg also described his own frustration, saying vehicles he owned had been damaged because of road conditions. He argues Greater Sudbury needs to put greater emphasis on maintaining basic infrastructure rather than allowing roads to deteriorate and relying on repeated temporary repairs. That raises an important question for taxpayers: Is delaying proper road maintenance actually saving money — or are residents simply paying the difference through vehicle repairs? Roads are about more than convenience. They affect transportation costs, vehicle life, safety, business deliveries and the overall affordability of living in Northern Ontario. Watch the full conversation with James Borg on Love the North. #Sudbury #GreaterSudbury #SudburyRoads #Potholes #AutoRepair #Infrastructure #Ward9 #JamesBorg #NorthernOntario #LoveTheNorth