Newfoundland and Labrador Route 40
Route 40 in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Portugal Cove Road | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Basic data | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operator: | Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Transportation and Works |
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Start of the street: |
St. John's ( 47 ° 34 ′ N , 52 ° 43 ′ W ) |
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End of street: |
Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s ( 47 ° 37 ′ N , 52 ° 51 ′ W ) |
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Overall length: | 15 km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Course of the road
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The Newfoundland and Labrador Route 40 is located on the Avalon Peninsula in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador . It has a length of approx. 15 km and connects the provincial capital St. John’s with the coastal community Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s . Due to the connection to the international airport of the city of St. John's, the route belongs to the National Highway System , the section between the airport and the Trans-Canada Highway is classified as a main route (core route).
course
The route begins in a residential area in St. John's and heads north. It crosses the Trans-Canada Highway and serves as a connection for St. John's International Airport. From there the route runs west to the coast and ends in Portugal Cove at Conception Bay . There is a ferry terminal that connects Bell Island with Newfoundland.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Canada's National Highway System - Annual Report 2017. Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety, accessed June 8, 2020 .