FAQ
General
1. Does Brun-Way own the highway?
No, Brun-Way has been contracted by the Province of New Brunswick to operate, maintain, and rehabilitate the Trans-Canada Highway (Route 2) from the Quebec border to Longs Creek, including Route 95 from Woodstock to the U.S. border.
2. What services does Brun-Way provide to the highway?
-Facility and project management
-Preventive maintenance of infrastructure
-Repairs and rehabilitation of the facility (planned and unplanned)
-Road maintenance including sanding, salting and snow removal
-An integrated, ISO certified, Quality and Environmental Management System, NBCSA certified Safety Management System.
3. At what KM marker does Brun-Way’s highway start?
Brun-Way is responsible for the highway from Longs Creek at KM 257 to the Quebec Border at KM 0, as well as Route 95 from Woodstock to before the U.S. border at KM 0 to KM 14.
4. Do the interchange numbers correspond to the KM markers?
Yes, the KM markers do correspond with the Exit signs.
5. Does Brun-Way do all their own maintenance and rehabilitation activities or do are they sub-contracted out?
Both, Brun-Way does sub-contract some maintenance and major rehabilitation projects by issuing public tenders.
6. How long is Brun-Way’s contract?
Brun-Way has a 28-year contract with Trans-Canada Highway Project Corporation (TCHP Co.) which expires in the year 2033.
7. Where are the Brun-Way maintenance facilities and head office located in New Brunswick?
District 1 – St.-Léonard
District 2 – Centreville
District 3 – Meductic
Head Office – Hanwell
8. How do I contact a particular District maintenance facility or the head office?
Please contact our 24/7 Operations Control Centre toll-free at 1-888-464-7575.
9. Who do I contact regarding career opportunities?
Contact our HR Contact via email at info@brunwayops.com or by telephone at 1-888-464-7575.
Winter Operations
10. Why are there two Brun-Way plow trucks at one location blocking the traffic?
Brun-way utilizes Echelon Plowing, the practice of staggered snowplows across all lanes of the highway. By passing a ridge of snow from one plow to the next, echelon plowing is capable of clearing all lanes at once. To do the job right, snowplow trucks must travel slower than regular traffic. Sight lines and visibility near a working snowplow are significantly reduced by blowing snow. Passing can be dangerous.
The Tow Plow is a snowplow designed to be towed behind a standard snowplow truck. It is a large steerable side wing that increases the clearing path and is mostly used on the right shoulder but can be used in the driving lane during extreme snowfall.
Note: Please note that it is extremely dangerous to pass between or around the snowplows while they are at work because of the possibility of whiteout conditions and the danger of impacting the ridge of snow being passed between plows.
11. Why is the road surface condition usually better in the driving (right) lane than the passing (left) lane?
Salt is very effective with high volume traffic. On Route 2 – 4 lane highway, 90% of the traffic is traveling on the driving (right) lane and only 10% on the passing (left) lane. During a storm, there is even less traffic in the passing lane, making it very difficult for the salt to work effectively therefore drivers may experience two different surface conditions.
12. Where can I get the current road conditions for Route 2 and/or Route 95?
Call 511 or visit http://nb.telenium.ca/.
Summer Operations
13. Why do we have to slow down in work/construction zones?
For the safety of the highway workers as well as the traveling public, it is imperative to follow all construction signage and reduce speeds in work zones. Remember, fines DOUBLE in construction zones.
14. Why is there wildlife fencing in some areas and not others?
The initial wildlife fencing installation was based on consultation between the Departments of Transportation and Natural Resources. Areas were selected to install wildlife fencing in order to reduce the number of vehicle impacts. Brun-Way monitors wildlife sightings and collisions in order to determine the need for further installation sites.