Newfoundland and Labrador Route 301

Route 301, also known as Terra Nova Road, is a 10.9-mile-long (17.5 km) east–west highway on the island of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It serves as the only road connection to the town of Terra Nova, connecting with Route 1 (Trans-Canada Highway) within Terra Nova National Park at the other end.

Route 301 marker
Route 301
Terra Nova Road
Route information
Maintained by Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
Length17.5 km (10.9 mi)
Major junctions
West endTerra Nova
East end Route 1 (TCH) within Terra Nova National Park
Location
CountryCanada
ProvinceNewfoundland and Labrador
Highway system
Route 239 Route 310

Route 301 is entirely a very rough dirt road, and still has yet to be paved. The route starts off with a sharp right turn followed by sharp left turn, and is a relatively straight road afterwards, with a few slight bends. There are no other communities or junctions of any kind along the highway.[1] In 2021, Terra Nova Road was voted Worst Road in Atlantic Canada by the Canadian Automobile Association's Worst Roads list.[2][3][4]

Major intersections

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LocationkmmiDestinationsNotes
Terra Nova0.00.0Fork in the road in downtownWestern terminus
Terra Nova National Park17.510.9  Route 1 (TCH) – Clarenville, Gander, Grand Falls-WindsorEastern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

References

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  1. ^ "Route 301" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  2. ^ "Atlantic Canada votes on its worst roads in 2021".
  3. ^ "Campaign to Determine Worst Roads in Atlantic Canada Opens for Voting".
  4. ^ "Top Ten Worst Roads 2021".