Newfoundland and Labrador Route 2
Encyclopedia
Newfoundland and Labrador Route 2, also known as Pitts Memorial Drive or the Harbour Arterial and CBS Bypass, is a four-lane divided
expressway
in St. John's
. The road provides a direct link from the Trans-Canada Highway to the downtown core, which was previously accessible only via city streets such as Topsail Road
or Kenmount Road
. Construction of the Harbour Arterial began in the early 1970s and was completed in 1979. The $52-million project was funded by the federal and provincial governments.
The road bypasses Mount Pearl to the south and then runs parallel to the Waterford River on an embankment/cutting along the Southside Hills. It enters the downtown on a concrete viaduct
that carries it over the Waterford River valley and the terminus of the former Newfoundland Railway
. At the end of the viaduct, it meets New Gower Street which continues into downtown St. John's.
As a major route into and out of the city, the road is subject to heavy traffic and has had its share of unfortunate incidents and shutdowns.
.
Upon expansion, the Conception Bay South Bypass will continue west to Holyrood
.
After the Hamilton Avenue intersection, the road continues as New Gower Street into the downtown core.
Divided Highway
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expressway
Limited-access road
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in St. John's
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's is the capital and largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, and is the oldest English-founded city in North America. It is located on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. With a population of 192,326 as of July 1, 2010, the St...
. The road provides a direct link from the Trans-Canada Highway to the downtown core, which was previously accessible only via city streets such as Topsail Road
Newfoundland and Labrador Route 60
Newfoundland and Labrador Route 60, also known as Topsail Road in the City of Mount Pearl and St. Johns. This road begins at the west end of Water Street in downtown St. John's, where the road divides into Topsail Road and Waterford Bridge Road. It continues on through the west end of St. John's,...
or Kenmount Road
Kenmount Road
Kenmount Road is a major road in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. It begins at the intersection of Freshwater Road and Thorburn Road, just east of the Columbus Drive overpass...
. Construction of the Harbour Arterial began in the early 1970s and was completed in 1979. The $52-million project was funded by the federal and provincial governments.
The road bypasses Mount Pearl to the south and then runs parallel to the Waterford River on an embankment/cutting along the Southside Hills. It enters the downtown on a concrete viaduct
Viaduct
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that carries it over the Waterford River valley and the terminus of the former Newfoundland Railway
Newfoundland Railway
The Newfoundland Railway was a railway which operated on the island of Newfoundland from 1898 to 1988. With a total track length of , it was the longest narrow gauge railway system in North America.-Early construction:...
. At the end of the viaduct, it meets New Gower Street which continues into downtown St. John's.
As a major route into and out of the city, the road is subject to heavy traffic and has had its share of unfortunate incidents and shutdowns.
Intersections (west to east)
Except for the Hamilton Avenue intersection, all intersections are grade-separatedGrade separation
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Conception Bay South Bypass section
- Legion Road (Kelligrews) - western terminus
- Foxtrap Access Road (Route 61, to Foxtrap)
- Minerals Road (to Long Pond)
- Manuels Access Road (to Manuels)
- Fowlers Road (to Chamberlains)
Upon expansion, the Conception Bay South Bypass will continue west to Holyrood
Holyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador
Holyrood is a town on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is in Division No. 1, on Conception Bay. During King William's War, the village was destroyed in the Avalon Peninsula Campaign....
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Pitts Memorial Drive section
- Trans-Canada Highway (Route 1, also known as Outer Ring Road)
- Ruth Avenue (to Mount Pearl)
- Ruby Line (to Southlands) / Richard Nolan Drive (to Mount Pearl)
- Commonwealth Avenue (to Mount Pearl) / Robert E. Howlett Memorial Drive (Route 3) (to the GouldsGoulds, Newfoundland and LabradorGoulds is a rural neighbourhood in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.Goulds, a former town, was amalgamted with Wedgewood Park into the city of St. John's in 1991. With an estimated population of 12,000, the community is located south west of the city centre...
) - Columbus DriveParkway (St. John's)The Parkway is a major arterial road in the city of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. It consists of three distinct roads that form a single through route: Columbus Drive, Prince Philip Drive, and Macdonald Drive...
/ Southern Shore Highway (Route 10) - Water StreetWater Street, St. John'sWater Street is located in downtown St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It was developed in the early 16th century, and is the oldest street in North America. It became a commercial trading outpost for the Basques, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and English...
- Hamilton Avenue
After the Hamilton Avenue intersection, the road continues as New Gower Street into the downtown core.