Newfoundland and Labrador Route 40

Route 40 in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Portugal Cove Road
Basic data
Operator:	Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Transportation and Works
Start of the street:	St. John's ( 47 ° 34 ′  N , 52 ° 43 ′  W )
End of street:	Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s ( 47 ° 37 ′  N , 52 ° 51 ′  W )
Overall length:	15 km
Region :	Newfoundland
Course of the road Newfoundland St. John's Rennies River O to St. John's , W to Channel-Port aux Basques St. John's International Airport Portugal Cove-St. Philip's W to Bell Island  Map with all coordinates: OSM | WikiMap map

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

1. ↑ Canada's National Highway System - Annual Report 2017. Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety, accessed June 8, 2020 .