Work underway on the next section of the Coastal Link Trail extension

The City of Saint John is excited to announce that work on the next section of the Coastal Link Trail extension has begun, in collaboration with the Southwest Regional Services Commission and other partners. 

A total of 2.2 km of bike lanes are being installed along Ocean Westway in Saint John. These lanes will connect to an off-road trail in Spruce Lake to the west, existing bike lanes on Manawagonish Road, and portions of the Trans Canada Trail to the east all the way to Rockwood Park. This will complete the eastern-most section of the Coastal Link Trail.  

“Saint John’s portion of the Trail is recommended in the City’s Transportation Plan, MoveSJ, and will create yet another continuous active transportation route through the city,” says Tim O’Reilly, Director of Public Works. “It will contribute to Saint John’s goal of reaching 20 per cent of commuter trips being achieved by sustainable transportation modes and we are grateful to all the partners who are helping us achieve this.”

The Coastal Link Trail is a 171 km trail, stretching from the Canada/U.S. border at St. Stephen to Rockwood Park in Saint John. Various portions of the trail are constructed to date with a plan for it to be completed by 2027. More information on the Coastal Link Trail can be found at: www.coastallinktrail.ca.

The partnership between the City of Saint John and the Southwest Regional Services Commission in completing the Trail demonstrates regional collaboration, even between provincial regions.

Construction of this portion of the Coastal Link Trail, which includes the bike lanes on Ocean Westway, is funded by the Province of New Brunswick, Trans Canada Trail, and the Government of Canada. The City of Saint John will be responsible for maintaining the on-street bike lanes on Ocean Westway to Rockwood Park.