New Brunswick Route 16
Encyclopedia
Route 16 is a secondary leg of the Trans-Canada Highway
(TCH). The 51 kilometre-long route goes from an interchange with the mainline TCH (Route 2
) near the Nova Scotia
border in Aulac
, to the Confederation Bridge
at Cape Jourimain
, connecting New Brunswick
to Prince Edward Island
. Port Elgin
is the only major community along the route.
, traveling east. The highway passes through several small communities located along the border, as it traverses rural Westmorland County. The first major intersection is a y intersection with Main Street just west of Baie Verte
, which intersects Route 970
in the town. The highway travels north of the town, paralleling Route 970 until a roundabout
interchange with Route 970 and the eastern terminus of Route 15
in Port Elgin. Route 16 continues northeast, intersecting Route 960
as it continues east to the town of Bayfield, where the highway meets Route 955
. The final interchange on Route 16 provides access to the Cape Jourimain Nature Centre, before the highway continues east along the Confederation Bridge
into Prince Edward Island and Route 1
.
bypass and approaches to the Confederation Bridge.
Trans-Canada Highway
The Trans-Canada Highway is a federal-provincial highway system that joins the ten provinces of Canada. It is, along with the Trans-Siberian Highway and Australia's Highway 1, one of the world's longest national highways, with the main route spanning 8,030 km...
(TCH). The 51 kilometre-long route goes from an interchange with the mainline TCH (Route 2
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...
) near the Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
border in Aulac
Aulac, New Brunswick
Aulac is a Canadian community in Westmorland County, New Brunswick.Aulac is situated upon the Aulac Ridge, a prominent rise running west-east across the Tantramar Marshes on the Isthmus of Chignecto, approximately 2 kilometres west of the Missaguash River which forms the southern part of the...
, to the Confederation Bridge
Confederation Bridge
The Confederation Bridge is a bridge spanning the Abegweit Passage of Northumberland Strait, linking Prince Edward Island with mainland New Brunswick, Canada. It was commonly referred to as the "Fixed Link" by residents of Prince Edward Island prior to its official naming. Construction took place...
at Cape Jourimain
Cape Jourimain, New Brunswick
Cape Jourimain is a headland in the western part of the Northumberland Strait on its southern shore, 3 kilometres west of New Brunswick's easternmost point at Cape Tormentine....
, connecting 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...
to Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is a Canadian province consisting of an island of the same name, as well as other islands. The maritime province is the smallest in the nation in both land area and population...
. Port Elgin
Port Elgin, New Brunswick
Port Elgin is a Canadian village in Westmorland County, New Brunswick.Port Elgin is situated near the Nova Scotia border at the mouth of the Gaspareaux River where it empties into Baie Verte.-History:...
is the only major community along the route.
Route description
Route 16 begins near the terminus of Route 2 at the Nova Scotia border at a cloverleaf interchangeCloverleaf interchange
A cloverleaf interchange is a two-level interchange in which left turns, reverse direction in left-driving regions, are handled by ramp roads...
, traveling east. The highway passes through several small communities located along the border, as it traverses rural Westmorland County. The first major intersection is a y intersection with Main Street just west of Baie Verte
Baie Verte, New Brunswick
Baie Verte is a community in Westmorland County in the Canadian province of New Brunswick.The community is situated near the Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island and is surrounded by a large area of salt marsh. It is home to the Winegarden Estate vineyard and the Waterfowl Village....
, which intersects Route 970
New Brunswick Route 970
Route 970 is a long provincial highway located entirely in Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. The highway connects Nova Scotia Route 366 at Tidnish Bridge, Nova Scotia to Route 15 and Route 16 at Port Elgin...
in the town. The highway travels north of the town, paralleling Route 970 until a roundabout
Roundabout
A roundabout is the name for a road junction in which traffic moves in one direction around a central island. The word dates from the early 20th century. Roundabouts are common in many countries around the world...
interchange with Route 970 and the eastern terminus of Route 15
New Brunswick Route 15
Route 15 is 79 km long and is in the southeastern corner of the province of New Brunswick. Starting at the north end of the Petitcodiac River Causeway, it loops around the city of Moncton on Wheeler Boulevard, then turns northeast from Dieppe to Shediac...
in Port Elgin. Route 16 continues northeast, intersecting Route 960
New Brunswick Route 960
Route 960 is a Canadian highway in Westmorland County, New Brunswick.The 26 kilometre road runs from an intersection with Route 16 at Timber River to an intersection with the Immigrant Road in Cape Tormentine....
as it continues east to the town of Bayfield, where the highway meets Route 955
New Brunswick Route 955
Route 955 is a Canadian highway in Westmorland County, New Brunswick.The 33 kilometre road runs from an intersection with Route 15 at Mates Corner to an intersection with the Immigrant Road in Cape Tormentine....
. The final interchange on Route 16 provides access to the Cape Jourimain Nature Centre, before the highway continues east along the Confederation Bridge
Confederation Bridge
The Confederation Bridge is a bridge spanning the Abegweit Passage of Northumberland Strait, linking Prince Edward Island with mainland New Brunswick, Canada. It was commonly referred to as the "Fixed Link" by residents of Prince Edward Island prior to its official naming. Construction took place...
into Prince Edward Island and Route 1
Prince Edward Island Route 1
Route 1 is a long provincial highway that serves as the Prince Edward Island section of the Trans-Canada Highway, linking Victoria, British Columbia to St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador...
.
History
Route 16 has been part of the New Brunswick highway network since the 1920s. The only major changes to the route have been a Port ElginPort Elgin, New Brunswick
Port Elgin is a Canadian village in Westmorland County, New Brunswick.Port Elgin is situated near the Nova Scotia border at the mouth of the Gaspareaux River where it empties into Baie Verte.-History:...
bypass and approaches to the Confederation Bridge.