New Brunswick Route 15 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Route 15 highlighted in red.
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| Maintained by New Brunswick Department of Transportation | ||||
| Length | 79.0 km (49.1 mi) | |||
| Existed | 1920s–present | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| West end |   Route 106 / Route 114 in Moncton |
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 Route 2 (TCH) in Dieppe Route 11 in Shediac |
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| East end |  Route 16 (TCH) in Port Elgin |
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| Major cities: | Moncton, Dieppe, Shediac, Cap-Pelé | |||
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| Provincial highways in New Brunswick Former routes
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→Route 15 is an important highway in the southeastern part of New Brunswick, Canada. It is about 79 kilometers (49 miles) long. This route helps people travel easily between several towns and cities.
The highway starts near the Petitcodiac River in Moncton. It then goes around Moncton as a road called Wheeler Boulevard. From there, it heads northeast through Dieppe to Shediac. After Shediac, it turns east, going past Cap-Pelé. Finally, it turns southeast to connect with the Trans-Canada Highway in Port Elgin.
Much of Route 15 is a modern, divided highway. This means there are separate lanes for traffic going in opposite directions. This design helps keep traffic flowing smoothly and safely.
The History of Route 15
Route 15 was not always as long as it is today. For a long time, it only went from Shediac to Port Elgin. In the early 1970s, a big change happened. The "Shediac Four-Lane Highway" was built. This was the first major expressway in a rural area of New Brunswick. It connected Dieppe to Shediac.
Some people had different ideas about building this new highway. They wondered if it was mainly built to help politicians from Moncton get to their summer homes in Shediac more easily. Soon after, a two-lane road was added to go around Shediac itself.
The part of the highway known as Wheeler Boulevard, which goes around Moncton, was built over many years. It was fully finished by 1989. This helped traffic move better around the city.
In 1998, a new two-lane road was opened to go around Cap-Pelé. Over the years, this section has seen many changes to make it safer for drivers.
A special honor was given to a part of Route 15 in 2012. The section between Moncton and Shediac was named the "Veteran's Memorial Highway." This name honors the brave people who have served in the military.
Cities and Towns Along Route 15
Route 15 connects several important communities in southeastern New Brunswick. It helps people travel for work, school, and fun.
- Moncton: This is one of New Brunswick's largest cities. Route 15 starts here and helps traffic move around the city.
- Dieppe: Right next to Moncton, Dieppe is a growing city that Route 15 passes through.
- Shediac: Known as the "Lobster Capital of the World," Shediac is a popular summer spot. Route 15 provides easy access to this town and its famous Parlee Beach.
- Cap-Pelé: This coastal village is known for its fishing industry and beautiful beaches. Route 15 helps connect it to other areas.
- Port Elgin: The highway ends here, connecting with the Trans-Canada Highway. This link is important for travel to other parts of New Brunswick and even to Prince Edward Island.
