The City of Saint John installed new speed cushions on three local streets to improve road safety and calm traffic. If you drive along Champlain Drive, Mountain Road, or Kennebecasis Drive, you need to slow down and navigate these new road features.

What Drivers Need to Know

You will see temporary signage at the new locations alerting you to the changes. The City will install permanent signs and pavement markings in the coming weeks. Hawthorne Avenue will also receive speed cushions soon.

Why the City Uses Speed Cushions

The demand for safer streets is growing rapidly across the city. Over the last five years, public requests for traffic calming measures surged by more than 400 percent compared to the previous four year period. The City installs these cushions only on streets that meet the strict criteria outlined in its Traffic Calming Policy.

These traffic calming tools deliver proven results. They reduce speeding on Saint John streets by an average of 9 kilometres per hour and cut the risk of collisions by 28 percent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the new speed cushions located?

The City installed them on Champlain Drive, Mountain Road, and Kennebecasis Drive. Hawthorne Avenue will get them next.

Do speed cushions actually work?

Yes. Data shows they reduce average speeds by 9 kilometres per hour and lower the risk of collisions by 28 percent.

How does the City choose where to put speed cushions?

Installations happen only on streets that meet the specific criteria outlined in the City Traffic Calming Policy.

Who can I contact for more information about municipal services?

You can call the City of Saint John Customer Service Centre at 506 658 4455 or visit them at City Hall in Market Square.