Hyw 11 between Barrie and…

Hyw 11 between Barrie and North Bay should be one of the most scenic in Canada as it runs through the Canadian Shield. Unfortunately it is one of the ugliest, a blot on the landscape. Over 350 signboards - that is apart from the thousands of signs posted in front of retail shops, gas stations, and R V parks. Over 100 of these eyesores have gone up since 2007

What should be a very scenic drive north is obscured by these ugly message boards - some of them not more than 30 feet from the roadside.

If I do not appreciate the advertising on my radio, I can turn to another station, but billboards are inescapable

Also, there are over 24 derelict trailers and manure wagons used as signboards on this stretch of highway - contrary to M T O regulations but no one is willing to enforce the bye laws

The Blue government signs should be enough, but is that is not enough, establish a regulated set of grey signboards based on the Blue model in which other advertisers can put their names before the public.

Eliminate this form of visual pollution

[Original Comment ID: 195593]