New Brunswick Route 112
Encyclopedia
Route 112 is a highway
in New Brunswick
, Canada
; running from Route 114
at the south end of the Petitcodiac River Causeway in Riverview
, to an intersection with Route 10
at Coles Island
. The route is 88.8 kilometres long.
From Riverview, Route 112 uses the Coverdale Road along the south bank of the Petitcodiac River
, crossing it at Salisbury
. The route then follows the Old Fredericton Road, running due west to a junction with Route 885 at Canaan. Route 112 crosses the Canaan River and then follows its west bank in a southwesterly direction to the road's end at Coles Island.
Between Coles Island and Salisbury, where Route 112 intersects the Trans-Canada Highway
, Route 112 was a popular shortcut for travellers between the Fredericton
and Moncton
areas. In the Fredericton area, it was colloquially referred to as the "Coles Island Road". However, with the opening of the upgraded four-lane Trans-Canada Highway in 2001, Route 112's importance as a trans-provincial highway link has diminished. The road is not open to through truck traffic.
Highway
A highway is any public road. In American English, the term is common and almost always designates major roads. In British English, the term designates any road open to the public. Any interconnected set of highways can be variously referred to as a "highway system", a "highway network", or a...
in New Brunswick
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
; running from Route 114
New Brunswick Route 114
Route 114 is a Canadian secondary highway in southeastern New Brunswick.The route is the primary road serving the eastern part of Albert County and Fundy National Park....
at the south end of the Petitcodiac River Causeway in Riverview
Riverview, New Brunswick
Riverview is a Canadian town in Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada.Riverview is located on the south side of the Petitcodiac River, across from the cities of Moncton and Dieppe. Riverview has an area of , and a population density of...
, to an intersection with Route 10
New Brunswick Route 10
Route 10 is 144 kilometres long and runs from Fredericton to Sussex. The road goes northeast from the Fredericton suburb of Barker's Point to the village of Minto, then loops around Grand Lake through Chipman to Youngs Cove...
at Coles Island
Coles Island, New Brunswick
Coles Island is a settlement in New Brunswick.Radio Canada International tranmitter is in this settlement, also known as Sackville Relay Station....
. The route is 88.8 kilometres long.
From Riverview, Route 112 uses the Coverdale Road along the south bank of the Petitcodiac River
Petitcodiac River
The Petitcodiac River is a Canadian river in south-eastern New Brunswick. The river runs about through the province's Westmorland, Albert, and Kings counties, draining a watershed area of about . The region around the river features valleys, ridges, and rolling hills, and is home to a diverse...
, crossing it at Salisbury
Salisbury, New Brunswick
Salisbury, New Brunswick is a Canadian village located in Westmorland County, New Brunswick.The village's population meets the requirements for "town" status under the Municipalities Act of the Province of New Brunswick; however, its municipal status has not been changed.-History:Salisbury first...
. The route then follows the Old Fredericton Road, running due west to a junction with Route 885 at Canaan. Route 112 crosses the Canaan River and then follows its west bank in a southwesterly direction to the road's end at Coles Island.
Between Coles Island and Salisbury, where Route 112 intersects the Trans-Canada Highway
New Brunswick Route 2
Route 2 is a major provincial highway in the Canadian province of New Brunswick, carrying the main route of the Trans-Canada Highway in the province...
, Route 112 was a popular shortcut for travellers between the Fredericton
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Fredericton is the capital of the Canadian province of New Brunswick, by virtue of the provincial parliament which sits there. An important cultural, artistic, and educational centre for the province, Fredericton is home to two universities and cultural institutions such as the Beaverbrook Art...
and Moncton
Moncton, New Brunswick
Moncton is a Canadian city, located in Westmorland County, New Brunswick. The city is situated in southeastern New Brunswick, within the Petitcodiac River Valley, and lies at the geographic centre of the Maritime Provinces...
areas. In the Fredericton area, it was colloquially referred to as the "Coles Island Road". However, with the opening of the upgraded four-lane Trans-Canada Highway in 2001, Route 112's importance as a trans-provincial highway link has diminished. The road is not open to through truck traffic.