New Brunswick Route 7
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Route 7 is 97 kilometres long and runs from Fredericton, near an interchange with Route 8
, to an interchange with Route 1
in Saint John
. Most of the highway is either a divided expressway
or has limited access.
Designated the Vanier
Highway between Fredericton and an interchange with Route 2
(the Trans-Canada Highway
) in Lincoln
, Route 7 runs concurrently with Route 2 to Oromocto
. From Oromocto, it turns south and passes through CFB Gagetown
. It then goes through Welsford
on the only part of the highway that is not limited-access. Route 7 bypasses the town of Grand Bay-Westfield
and ends on the west side of Saint John.
from Fredericton to Oromocto, and the "Broad Road" (formerly Route 2A) from Oromocto to Welsford. The Vanier Highway, originally Route 12 when it was partially opened in Fredericton, was redesignated as part of Route 7 when it was fully completed to Oromocto in 1976, and a section of the Broad Road through Geary
was bypassed in the early 1980s. The towns of Grand Bay and Westfield were bypassed in 1986, with the former alignment of Route 7 renumbered Route 177
.
In 1991, Route 7 was extended south from its original southern end at Ocean West Way (Route 100
) on Saint John's west side to Route 1
.
Starting in 2007 planning commenced to construct animal fencing along the entire length of Route 7. Construction began in the Fall of 2007 and continuing during the Summer of 2008. Animal crossings were also constructed in various places. Because the majority of Route 7 runs through CFB Gagetown
Environmental Assessments and Approval had to be obtained from the Department of National Defence
.
!Location
!km
!#
!Destinations
!Notes
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|rowspan=5|Fredericton
|0
|
|
|-
|1
|1
|Liverpool St.
|Northbound entrance/exit only
|-
|2
|2
|Kimble Dr.
|
|-
|4
|4
|Doak Rd.
|Southbound exit only, no entrance
|-
|5
|5
|Wilsey Rd., Alison Blvd. to
|
|-
|rowspan=2|Lincoln
|8
|294
|
|northbound exit and southbound entrance
|-
|11
|297
|Nevers Rd.
|-
|rowspan=3|Oromocto
|15
|301
|
|southbound exit and northbound entrance
|-
|17
|303
|Oromocto, CFB Gagetown, Geary
|
|-
|20
|306
|
|northbound entrance only
|-
|Geary
|29
|29
|Geary, Fredericton Junction
|at-grade
|-
|CFB Gagetown
|51
|51
|Enniskillen Rd., Camp Petersville
|
|-
|Welsford
|64
|
|
|at-grade
|-
|rowspan=3|Westfield
|71
|71
|
|at-grade
|-
|80
|80
| to
|-
|86
|86
|Colonel Nase Boulevard to
|-
|rowspan=3|Saint John
|90
|90
|
|-
|96
|96
| Ocean West Way
|-
|97
|97
|
New Brunswick Route 8
Route 8 is an important highway link between northern and southern New Brunswick, Canada. 255 kilometres long, it runs from Fredericton to Bathurst via Miramichi.-Route description:...
, to an interchange with Route 1
New Brunswick Route 1
Route 1 is an important highway in the southern part of the Canadian province of New Brunswick. It begins in the west from the Canada-United States border at St. Stephen, and runs east for to Route 2 at River Glade....
in Saint John
Saint John, New Brunswick
City of Saint John , or commonly Saint John, is the largest city in the province of New Brunswick, and the first incorporated city in Canada. The city is situated along the north shore of the Bay of Fundy at the mouth of the Saint John River. In 2006 the city proper had a population of 74,043...
. Most of the highway is either a divided expressway
Limited-access road
A limited-access road known by various terms worldwide, including limited-access highway, dual-carriageway and expressway, is a highway or arterial road for high-speed traffic which has many or most characteristics of a controlled-access highway , including limited or no access to adjacent...
or has limited access.
Designated the Vanier
Georges Vanier
Major-General Georges-Philéas Vanier was a Canadian soldier and diplomat who served as Governor General of Canada, the 19th since Canadian Confederation....
Highway between Fredericton and an interchange with 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...
(the Trans-Canada Highway
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...
) in Lincoln
Lincoln, New Brunswick
Lincoln is a Canadian suburban community in Sunbury County, New Brunswick.Located on the west bank of the Saint John River between Fredericton and Oromocto, Lincoln was one of the original United Empire Loyalist settlements established in the province following the American Revolution.The current...
, Route 7 runs concurrently with Route 2 to Oromocto
Oromocto, New Brunswick
Oromocto is a Canadian town in Sunbury County, New Brunswick.The town is located on the west bank of the St. John River at the mouth of the Oromocto River, approximately 20 kilometres southeast of Fredericton...
. From Oromocto, it turns south and passes through CFB Gagetown
CFB Gagetown
Canadian Forces Base Gagetown, referred to as CFB Gagetown is a large Canadian Forces Base located in southwestern New Brunswick.- Construction of the base :...
. It then goes through Welsford
Welsford, New Brunswick
Welsford is a Canadian rural community in Queens County, New Brunswick.Located in the Nerepis River valley at the foot of Mount Douglas, Welsford is north of Nerepis, New Brunswick and the town of Grand Bay-Westfield.----...
on the only part of the highway that is not limited-access. Route 7 bypasses the town of Grand Bay-Westfield
Grand Bay-Westfield, New Brunswick
Grand Bay-Westfield is a Canadian suburban town in the western part of Kings County, New Brunswick.The town is an amalgamation of the original town of Grand Bay and the neighbouring village of Westfield immediately to the north....
and ends on the west side of Saint John.
History
The main road from Fredericton to Saint John was first numbered Route 7 in 1965. The original routing followed present-day Route 102New Brunswick Route 102
Route 102 is a highway that follows the west bank of the Saint John River for 157 kilometres from Pokiok to Westfield. Most of the route is colloquially known as the Old River Road, as it was the original road connecting Fredericton and Saint John.The section from Pokiok to Fredericton, a former...
from Fredericton to Oromocto, and the "Broad Road" (formerly Route 2A) from Oromocto to Welsford. The Vanier Highway, originally Route 12 when it was partially opened in Fredericton, was redesignated as part of Route 7 when it was fully completed to Oromocto in 1976, and a section of the Broad Road through Geary
Geary, New Brunswick
Geary is a Canadian rural community in Sunbury County, New Brunswick. It is often considered to be in four small parts: Haneytown, Waterville-Sunbury, Geary, and French Lake....
was bypassed in the early 1980s. The towns of Grand Bay and Westfield were bypassed in 1986, with the former alignment of Route 7 renumbered Route 177
New Brunswick Route 177
Route 177 is a provincial highway in the southwestern portion of the Canadian province of New Brunswick. Its main purpose is to serve the town of Grand Bay-Westfield. Route 177 is a former alignment of Route 7 and is 19.6 kilometres long....
.
In 1991, Route 7 was extended south from its original southern end at Ocean West Way (Route 100
New Brunswick Route 100
Route 100 is 49 kilometres long, and runs from Saint John to Hampton, New Brunswick.Route 100 follows the through route across Saint John and the Kennebecasis Valley that was used prior to the construction of the Saint John Throughway and MacKay Highway...
) on Saint John's west side to Route 1
New Brunswick Route 1
Route 1 is an important highway in the southern part of the Canadian province of New Brunswick. It begins in the west from the Canada-United States border at St. Stephen, and runs east for to Route 2 at River Glade....
.
Starting in 2007 planning commenced to construct animal fencing along the entire length of Route 7. Construction began in the Fall of 2007 and continuing during the Summer of 2008. Animal crossings were also constructed in various places. Because the majority of Route 7 runs through CFB Gagetown
CFB Gagetown
Canadian Forces Base Gagetown, referred to as CFB Gagetown is a large Canadian Forces Base located in southwestern New Brunswick.- Construction of the base :...
Environmental Assessments and Approval had to be obtained from the Department of National Defence
Department of National Defence (Canada)
The Department of National Defence , frequently referred to by its acronym DND, is the department within the government of Canada with responsibility for all matters concerning the defence of Canada...
.
Future Construction
A by-pass for the uncontrolled section of Route 7 is under construction as of October 2009. It will start just north of Welsford, and meet back with the existing Controlled Access section of Route 7 just north of the Grand-Bay Westfield interchange.The by-pass is to be completed by 2012Exit list
{| class=wikitable!Location
!km
!#
Exit number
An exit number is a number assigned to a road junction, usually an exit from a freeway. It is usually marked on the same sign as the destinations of the exit, as well as a sign in the gore....
!Destinations
!Notes
|-
|rowspan=5|Fredericton
|0
|
|
|-
|1
|1
|Liverpool St.
|Northbound entrance/exit only
|-
|2
|2
|Kimble Dr.
|
|-
|4
|4
|Doak Rd.
|Southbound exit only, no entrance
|-
|5
|5
|Wilsey Rd., Alison Blvd. to
|
|-
|rowspan=2|Lincoln
Lincoln, New Brunswick
Lincoln is a Canadian suburban community in Sunbury County, New Brunswick.Located on the west bank of the Saint John River between Fredericton and Oromocto, Lincoln was one of the original United Empire Loyalist settlements established in the province following the American Revolution.The current...
|8
|294
|
|northbound exit and southbound entrance
|-
|11
|297
|Nevers Rd.
|-
|rowspan=3|Oromocto
Oromocto, New Brunswick
Oromocto is a Canadian town in Sunbury County, New Brunswick.The town is located on the west bank of the St. John River at the mouth of the Oromocto River, approximately 20 kilometres southeast of Fredericton...
|15
|301
|
|southbound exit and northbound entrance
|-
|17
|303
|Oromocto, CFB Gagetown, Geary
|
|-
|20
|306
|
|northbound entrance only
|-
|Geary
Geary, New Brunswick
Geary is a Canadian rural community in Sunbury County, New Brunswick. It is often considered to be in four small parts: Haneytown, Waterville-Sunbury, Geary, and French Lake....
|29
|29
|Geary, Fredericton Junction
|at-grade
|-
|CFB Gagetown
CFB Gagetown
Canadian Forces Base Gagetown, referred to as CFB Gagetown is a large Canadian Forces Base located in southwestern New Brunswick.- Construction of the base :...
|51
|51
|Enniskillen Rd., Camp Petersville
|
|-
|Welsford
Welsford, New Brunswick
Welsford is a Canadian rural community in Queens County, New Brunswick.Located in the Nerepis River valley at the foot of Mount Douglas, Welsford is north of Nerepis, New Brunswick and the town of Grand Bay-Westfield.----...
|64
|
|
|at-grade
|-
|rowspan=3|Westfield
Grand Bay-Westfield, New Brunswick
Grand Bay-Westfield is a Canadian suburban town in the western part of Kings County, New Brunswick.The town is an amalgamation of the original town of Grand Bay and the neighbouring village of Westfield immediately to the north....
|71
|71
|
|at-grade
|-
|80
|80
| to
|-
|86
|86
|Colonel Nase Boulevard to
|-
|rowspan=3|Saint John
Saint John, New Brunswick
City of Saint John , or commonly Saint John, is the largest city in the province of New Brunswick, and the first incorporated city in Canada. The city is situated along the north shore of the Bay of Fundy at the mouth of the Saint John River. In 2006 the city proper had a population of 74,043...
|90
|90
|
|-
|96
|96
| Ocean West Way
|-
|97
|97
|