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Transportation

Saint John is situated on Canada’s Atlantic seaboard on the southern coast of New Brunswick, 110 km, (68 miles), from the U.S. border at Calais, Maine. This strategic location provides ready access to major markets in Atlantic Canada, Quebec, Ontario, and the northeastern United States.

The region’s efficient and reliable transportation networks include:

• the largest seaport in the province;
• modern highway infrastructure;
• rail lines serving the northeastern United States and Central Canada; and
• and an airport with links around the world.

Port of Saint John

The Port of Saint John is the largest seaport in the Province of New Brunswick.

It is located only 110 kilometers (68 miles) from the United States border. It is the closest Atlantic Canadian port to North American consumer markets and industrial centres.

Port terminals are located in close proximity to major highway systems, and are equipped with on-dock rail access with service from competitive lines.

The Port is well diversified with modern terminal infrastructure and equipment to handle all cargo types: containers, dry bulk, liquid bulk, and breakbulk.

With the capacity for growth and expansion, the port is a facilitator of trade and a key part of S  aint John’s transportation infrastructure, providing a marine gateway to global markets.

For more information about the Port of Saint John please visit: www.sjport.com and www.sjbreakbulk.com

Highway Infrastructure

The Government of New Brunswick is responsible for highway infrastructure in the province, including Route 1; which is New Brunswick’s highest volume commercial highway, and the gateway to the United States.

Investing into highway infrastructure projects that make access to markets safer and more efficient for residents and the business community has been an ongoing priority for the provincial government.

There are two major projects happening on the ground in Saint John today that will benefit businesses located in the Saint John Region.

#1 One Mile House Interchange

The One Mile House Interchange is a project that will improve the flow of traffic to and from the major industrial areas in East Saint John including the McAllister and Grandview Industrial Parks.

The project includes a 600 metre structure and associated ramps and roadways that will connect the Route 1 Highway to Bayside Drive, and across the CN rail yard, Marsh Creek and Rothesay Avenue.

The project is expected to be completed in the fall of 2012.

# 2 Route 1 Gateway Project

The Route 1 Gateway Project focuses on the corridor that carries traffic from the St. Stephen, New Brunswick/Calais, Maine International border to the Trans-Canada Highway in River Glade.

The work of this project will improve traffic flow on this busy highway and make Route 1 safer and more efficient.

The Route 1 Gateway Project will include constructing 55 kilometers of new four-lane highway to complete Route 1 as a four-lane highway with construction work beginning in 2010 with an anticipated completion date of July, 2013.

Rail Service

Saint John is the only city in Atlantic Canada with direct rail access to New England. Our rail networks link New Brunswick to markets throughout Canada and the United States.

Saint John’s rail service is provided by two carriers: CN and NB Southern Railway. Each has the capacity to handle bulk, liquids, intermodal and specialty moves.

CN’s Saint John/ Moncton short Line connects the Saint John region to their mainline for easy shipping into central Canada.
NB Southern Railway is a short line railway that operates a modern 95,000 square foot distribution centre in Saint John for customers not directly served by rail.

NB Southern Railway and its U.S. affiliate, Eastern Maine Railway, provide strategic rail connections to North America with three connection partner railways including:

• Canadian National (CN) Railway – Saint John, NB
• Pan Am Rail - Mattawamkeag, Maine
• Montreal Maine & Atlantic (MMA) Railway – Brownville Junction, Maine

Saint John Airport

The Saint John Airport, situated 16 km (10 miles, 17 minutes) from the City’s centre, is an integral link in Atlantic Canada’s air transportation routes with the rest of Canada.

Saint John’s air service is provided primarily through Air Canada with year round daily direct flights to Halifax, Toronto and Montreal and beyond.

WestJet provides summer seasonal service to Toronto with a daily direct flight from May to November.

And Sunwing provides seasonal vacation service to Cuba and Mexico from early March to early May.

For more information about the Saint John Airport please visit: www.saintjohnairport.com

Proximity to Key Markets

Source: CAA Trip Tik Travel Planner, Statistics Canada, US Census Bureau 2007