Elmwood-McLaughlin Drive Transportation Improvements

The City of Moncton, in partnership with New Brunswick Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, retained EXP with HDR Inc. to complete transportation planning studies of Elmwood Drive and McLaughlin Drive. The study area included Elmwood Drive from McLaughin Drive to the City boundary in the north and McLaughlin Drive from Elmwood Drive in the south to Granite Drive in the north.

The objectives of the project were to:

assess changes in vehicle traffic flows
identify operational deficiencies at key intersections
plan for future roadway network improvements, including new cycling facilities, new or improved pedestrian crossings, and public transit service improvements

We assessed existing transportation conditions in the area and took into account future considerations.

Other key considerations included:

existing right-of-ways
implementation of the Active Transportation Plan
recommendations for transit (improving transit stop amenities and locations; increased frequency, speed, and reliability; more direct service; and new transit routes).
landscaping/streetscape design
pedestrian facilities
traffic calming
sight lines at intersections
signage

At this time, the City is looking for feedback on recommended improvements and would like to learn about the transportation needs of those who travel in the study area (either as residents or those who often commute through). Our goal is to share the findings of the study and collect input from residents to help establish priorities.

The recommended improvements are shown on the map below of the area and include:

Very short-term

Traffic signals at the McLaughlin Drive/Léopold F. Belliveau Drive intersection
Bike lane delineators on McLaughlin Drive from Edmond Street to Hennessey Road

Short-term

Multi-use pathway on McLaughlin Drive and Morton Avenue
Connection from Leopold F. Belliveau Drive to Crowley Farm Road
New pedestrian crossings on McLaughlin Drive
Improvements to existing pedestrian crossings on McLaughlin Drive
Intersection improvements at Elmwood Drive/TransCanada Highway Eastbound Ramp

Medium-term

Multi-use pathway on Elmwood Drive, Granite Drive, and Mill Road
New pedestrian crossings on Elmwood Drive
Intersection improvements at Elmwood Drive/Morton Avenue/Mill Road and Elmwood Drive/Ellerdale Avenue
Median on Elmwood Drive to prevent left-turn movements from Mill Road to MacAleese Lane
Intersection improvements at future street across from Irishtown Nature Park

Long-term

New interchange at McLaughlin and TransCanada Highway
Overpass improvements at TransCanada Highway and Elmwood Drive to connect multi-use pathways and for intersection improvements (roundabouts) at Elmwood Drive at TransCanada Highway ramps, Caledonia Road, and Granite Drive
Traffic signals at McLaughlin Drive/Xavier Drive, McLaughlin Drive/Granite Drive, and McLaughlin Drive at the future TransCanada Highway interchange ramps
Intersection improvements (roundabout) at McLaughlin Drive/Morton Avenue

A high-level cost estimate of the conceptual improvement plans notes the planned improvements would cost approximately $40 million in current dollars. This does not include the land acquisition on any project, transit improvements, or the TransCanada Highway/McLaughlin Drive interchange.

HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE:

Ask a question in the Questions tab below.
Come chat with us at one of our in-person sessions on Tuesday, May 27 at the Community Hub on Joyce (140 Joyce Ave.). Sessions will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Respond to the survey below before June 30.
Send us an email at letschat@moncton.ca

The objectives of the project were to:

assess changes in vehicle traffic flows
identify operational deficiencies at key intersections
plan for future roadway network improvements, including new cycling facilities, new or improved pedestrian crossings, and public transit service improvements

We assessed existing transportation conditions in the area and took into account future considerations.

Other key considerations included:

existing right-of-ways
implementation of the Active Transportation Plan
recommendations for transit (improving transit stop amenities and locations; increased frequency, speed, and reliability; more direct service; and new transit routes).
landscaping/streetscape design
pedestrian facilities
traffic calming
sight lines at intersections
signage

The recommended improvements are shown on the map below of the area and include:

Very short-term

Traffic signals at the McLaughlin Drive/Léopold F. Belliveau Drive intersection
Bike lane delineators on McLaughlin Drive from Edmond Street to Hennessey Road

Short-term

Multi-use pathway on McLaughlin Drive and Morton Avenue
Connection from Leopold F. Belliveau Drive to Crowley Farm Road
New pedestrian crossings on McLaughlin Drive
Improvements to existing pedestrian crossings on McLaughlin Drive
Intersection improvements at Elmwood Drive/TransCanada Highway Eastbound Ramp

Medium-term

Multi-use pathway on Elmwood Drive, Granite Drive, and Mill Road
New pedestrian crossings on Elmwood Drive
Intersection improvements at Elmwood Drive/Morton Avenue/Mill Road and Elmwood Drive/Ellerdale Avenue
Median on Elmwood Drive to prevent left-turn movements from Mill Road to MacAleese Lane
Intersection improvements at future street across from Irishtown Nature Park

Long-term

New interchange at McLaughlin and TransCanada Highway
Overpass improvements at TransCanada Highway and Elmwood Drive to connect multi-use pathways and for intersection improvements (roundabouts) at Elmwood Drive at TransCanada Highway ramps, Caledonia Road, and Granite Drive
Traffic signals at McLaughlin Drive/Xavier Drive, McLaughlin Drive/Granite Drive, and McLaughlin Drive at the future TransCanada Highway interchange ramps
Intersection improvements (roundabout) at McLaughlin Drive/Morton Avenue

HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE:

Ask a question in the Questions tab below.
Come chat with us at one of our in-person sessions on Tuesday, May 27 at the Community Hub on Joyce (140 Joyce Ave.). Sessions will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Respond to the survey below before June 30.
Send us an email at letschat@moncton.ca

Questions

Questions or comments?

Submit any questions or comments relating to this topic, and the team will respond, either publicly or privately, depending on the nature of the question.

Share It would be nice if you defined "multi-use pathway" in the survey. I can hazard a guess at what it is, but not really sure how you meant it. on Facebook Share It would be nice if you defined "multi-use pathway" in the survey. I can hazard a guess at what it is, but not really sure how you meant it. on Twitter Share It would be nice if you defined "multi-use pathway" in the survey. I can hazard a guess at what it is, but not really sure how you meant it. on Linkedin Email It would be nice if you defined "multi-use pathway" in the survey. I can hazard a guess at what it is, but not really sure how you meant it. link

It would be nice if you defined "multi-use pathway" in the survey. I can hazard a guess at what it is, but not really sure how you meant it.

Frosty Jackie asked about 1 month ago

That`s a great question! Multi-use paths are shared off-street paths that can be used by different active transportation users such as people walking, biking, scootering, etc. They are either located in their own corridor or adjacent to the roadway. They can be either hard surfaced (asphalt) or soft surface (gravel or tailings).
We'll update that in the survey. We appreciate the feedback.
Aloma
Share I am disappointed to see that a new interchange ay McLaughlin/TCH is considered a "long term goal". This would seem to me to be the single most effective means to decompress traffic congestion at the Elmwood/TCH interchange as it would provide an additional access/egress point to the Granite Centre from the Trans Canada Highway. Is there a reason why this is being shoved "further down the road"? Is it because it requires provincial involvement and funding? on Facebook Share I am disappointed to see that a new interchange ay McLaughlin/TCH is considered a "long term goal". This would seem to me to be the single most effective means to decompress traffic congestion at the Elmwood/TCH interchange as it would provide an additional access/egress point to the Granite Centre from the Trans Canada Highway. Is there a reason why this is being shoved "further down the road"? Is it because it requires provincial involvement and funding? on Twitter Share I am disappointed to see that a new interchange ay McLaughlin/TCH is considered a "long term goal". This would seem to me to be the single most effective means to decompress traffic congestion at the Elmwood/TCH interchange as it would provide an additional access/egress point to the Granite Centre from the Trans Canada Highway. Is there a reason why this is being shoved "further down the road"? Is it because it requires provincial involvement and funding? on Linkedin Email I am disappointed to see that a new interchange ay McLaughlin/TCH is considered a "long term goal". This would seem to me to be the single most effective means to decompress traffic congestion at the Elmwood/TCH interchange as it would provide an additional access/egress point to the Granite Centre from the Trans Canada Highway. Is there a reason why this is being shoved "further down the road"? Is it because it requires provincial involvement and funding? link

I am disappointed to see that a new interchange ay McLaughlin/TCH is considered a "long term goal". This would seem to me to be the single most effective means to decompress traffic congestion at the Elmwood/TCH interchange as it would provide an additional access/egress point to the Granite Centre from the Trans Canada Highway. Is there a reason why this is being shoved "further down the road"? Is it because it requires provincial involvement and funding?

MonctonRad asked about 2 months ago

You’ve hit the nail on the head. The construction of interchanges with the TransCanada Highway requires extensive consultation and approval by the Province of New Brunswick as well as significant funding, likely from multiple government sources. Realistically, an improvement of this magnitude would not occur in the short term. Another consideration in the study was the potential that the interchange would add traffic to McLaughlin Drive, which has a strong residential character.
But part of this engagement process is seeking to understand what residents feel are priorities among the recommendations, so it is valuable feedback!
Radya
Share Traffic congestion between Filles De Jesus Ave and Granite Drive is at a standstill daily. Having five intersections with traffic lights within 1km makes this section of Elmwood Drive incredibly slow-moving. While removing some of these lights may not be possible, having a dog-bone style traffic circle between Caledonia Road and the Elmwood Drive/TransCanada Highway ramps could significantly improve the flow of traffic. With plans for more residential development north of Granite Drive, this corridor will only get worse without significant improvement. on Facebook Share Traffic congestion between Filles De Jesus Ave and Granite Drive is at a standstill daily. Having five intersections with traffic lights within 1km makes this section of Elmwood Drive incredibly slow-moving. While removing some of these lights may not be possible, having a dog-bone style traffic circle between Caledonia Road and the Elmwood Drive/TransCanada Highway ramps could significantly improve the flow of traffic. With plans for more residential development north of Granite Drive, this corridor will only get worse without significant improvement. on Twitter Share Traffic congestion between Filles De Jesus Ave and Granite Drive is at a standstill daily. Having five intersections with traffic lights within 1km makes this section of Elmwood Drive incredibly slow-moving. While removing some of these lights may not be possible, having a dog-bone style traffic circle between Caledonia Road and the Elmwood Drive/TransCanada Highway ramps could significantly improve the flow of traffic. With plans for more residential development north of Granite Drive, this corridor will only get worse without significant improvement. on Linkedin Email Traffic congestion between Filles De Jesus Ave and Granite Drive is at a standstill daily. Having five intersections with traffic lights within 1km makes this section of Elmwood Drive incredibly slow-moving. While removing some of these lights may not be possible, having a dog-bone style traffic circle between Caledonia Road and the Elmwood Drive/TransCanada Highway ramps could significantly improve the flow of traffic. With plans for more residential development north of Granite Drive, this corridor will only get worse without significant improvement. link

Traffic congestion between Filles De Jesus Ave and Granite Drive is at a standstill daily. Having five intersections with traffic lights within 1km makes this section of Elmwood Drive incredibly slow-moving. While removing some of these lights may not be possible, having a dog-bone style traffic circle between Caledonia Road and the Elmwood Drive/TransCanada Highway ramps could significantly improve the flow of traffic. With plans for more residential development north of Granite Drive, this corridor will only get worse without significant improvement.

DaveMcKay asked about 2 months ago

Hi Dave - thanks for your comments, they will be shared with the project team. I'd also invite you to fill out the online survey that is now posted to the project page or to attend one of the info sessions scheduled for May 27 at the Community Hub on Joyce.
Aloma
Share I travel this area daily and a on/ off ramp on McLaughlin to the Trans Canada would be a huge improvement. on Facebook Share I travel this area daily and a on/ off ramp on McLaughlin to the Trans Canada would be a huge improvement. on Twitter Share I travel this area daily and a on/ off ramp on McLaughlin to the Trans Canada would be a huge improvement. on Linkedin Email I travel this area daily and a on/ off ramp on McLaughlin to the Trans Canada would be a huge improvement. link

I travel this area daily and a on/ off ramp on McLaughlin to the Trans Canada would be a huge improvement.

Trailsman32 asked about 2 months ago

Thanks! We'll include your comments in the project feedback. There is also an online survey now posted on the project page if you have any additional comments. Or join us at one of the info sessions on May 27 at the Community Hub on Joyce to find out more about the plans!
Aloma
Share still no plans here to make a better road between costco and the minihome park, no sidewalks or bike lanes here, just how many people living in the minihomes have to walk the side of the poor shoulder road to get to where sidewalks begin 2kms on Facebook Share still no plans here to make a better road between costco and the minihome park, no sidewalks or bike lanes here, just how many people living in the minihomes have to walk the side of the poor shoulder road to get to where sidewalks begin 2kms on Twitter Share still no plans here to make a better road between costco and the minihome park, no sidewalks or bike lanes here, just how many people living in the minihomes have to walk the side of the poor shoulder road to get to where sidewalks begin 2kms on Linkedin Email still no plans here to make a better road between costco and the minihome park, no sidewalks or bike lanes here, just how many people living in the minihomes have to walk the side of the poor shoulder road to get to where sidewalks begin 2kms link

still no plans here to make a better road between costco and the minihome park, no sidewalks or bike lanes here, just how many people living in the minihomes have to walk the side of the poor shoulder road to get to where sidewalks begin 2kms

john b asked about 2 months ago

Hi John - thanks for sharing - we'll include your comments in the project feedback. Please feel welcome to join us at one of the information sessions at the Community Hub on Joyce on May 27. You can also share additional thoughts through the online survey that is now posted on the project page.
Aloma
Share Elmwood and McLaughlin are currently very dangerous for cyclists. Installing safe pathways where cyclists can securely travel is crucial, so thank you for making this happen as quickly as possible. on Facebook Share Elmwood and McLaughlin are currently very dangerous for cyclists. Installing safe pathways where cyclists can securely travel is crucial, so thank you for making this happen as quickly as possible. on Twitter Share Elmwood and McLaughlin are currently very dangerous for cyclists. Installing safe pathways where cyclists can securely travel is crucial, so thank you for making this happen as quickly as possible. on Linkedin Email Elmwood and McLaughlin are currently very dangerous for cyclists. Installing safe pathways where cyclists can securely travel is crucial, so thank you for making this happen as quickly as possible. link

Elmwood and McLaughlin are currently very dangerous for cyclists. Installing safe pathways where cyclists can securely travel is crucial, so thank you for making this happen as quickly as possible.

Jean-Michel asked about 2 months ago

Hi Jean-Michel - thanks for your comments, we'll include them in the feedback. Please feel welcome to join us at the info session on May 27 at the Community Hub on Joyce - there will be an opportunity to see different ways the roads could be configured to accommodate cyclists safely. You can also share any additional thoughts through the online survey that is now posted on the project page.
Aloma
Share I love that the city is looking into these areas! Since the building of the new school and granite drive, the traffic on Mclaughlin has been much higher than previously. I strongly believe that the recommendations in the “long term” area are the ones that will make the biggest impact in terms of vehicle movement. Very much looking forward to hearing a project plan with dates to deliver these projects. on Facebook Share I love that the city is looking into these areas! Since the building of the new school and granite drive, the traffic on Mclaughlin has been much higher than previously. I strongly believe that the recommendations in the “long term” area are the ones that will make the biggest impact in terms of vehicle movement. Very much looking forward to hearing a project plan with dates to deliver these projects. on Twitter Share I love that the city is looking into these areas! Since the building of the new school and granite drive, the traffic on Mclaughlin has been much higher than previously. I strongly believe that the recommendations in the “long term” area are the ones that will make the biggest impact in terms of vehicle movement. Very much looking forward to hearing a project plan with dates to deliver these projects. on Linkedin Email I love that the city is looking into these areas! Since the building of the new school and granite drive, the traffic on Mclaughlin has been much higher than previously. I strongly believe that the recommendations in the “long term” area are the ones that will make the biggest impact in terms of vehicle movement. Very much looking forward to hearing a project plan with dates to deliver these projects. link

I love that the city is looking into these areas! Since the building of the new school and granite drive, the traffic on Mclaughlin has been much higher than previously. I strongly believe that the recommendations in the “long term” area are the ones that will make the biggest impact in terms of vehicle movement. Very much looking forward to hearing a project plan with dates to deliver these projects.

Marie-Pier asked about 2 months ago

Thanks Marie-Pier. We'll include your comments in the feedback. We'd love to see you at the info session on May 27 at the Community Hub on Joyce or to hear more from you through the online survey that is now posted on the project page.
Aloma

Page last updated: 02 Jul 2025, 02:22 PM

Elmwood-McLaughlin Drive Transportation Improvements

Questions

Questions or comments?

It would be nice if you defined "multi-use pathway" in the survey. I can hazard a guess at what it is, but not really sure how you meant it.

I travel this area daily and a on/ off ramp on McLaughlin to the Trans Canada would be a huge improvement.

still no plans here to make a better road between costco and the minihome park, no sidewalks or bike lanes here, just how many people living in the minihomes have to walk the side of the poor shoulder road to get to where sidewalks begin 2kms

Elmwood and McLaughlin are currently very dangerous for cyclists. Installing safe pathways where cyclists can securely travel is crucial, so thank you for making this happen as quickly as possible.

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