Flea Market Traffic Guide: Plan Your Route Before You Arrive
The Flea Market is one of the busiest weekends of the year, bringing increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic throughout the community. With the Maple Avenue Bridge currently closed, traffic patterns will be different from previous years. Residents and visitors are encouraged to plan ahead, know their route and allow extra travel time using the information below to help navigate to, from and around the Flea Market area.
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Read more: Flea Market Traffic Guide: Plan Your Route Before You ArriveARRIVING IN SUSSEX
Recommended Route: Exit 195 | Four Corners
Exit 195 (Four Corners) is the recommended Route 1 exit for motorists travelling to the Flea Market. (Click here for map)
Traffic may back up on the Exit 195 ramps during peak arrival periods. Please watch traffic conditions as you approach Sussex and be prepared to use an alternate exit if necessary.
If Exit 195 is backed up:
Travelling from Saint John:
Continue on Route 1 to Exit 198. This exit typically experiences less event traffic and provides access toward Leonard Drive and the Flea Market area. (Click here for map)
Travelling from Moncton:
Use Exit 192 (Main Street/Shoppers) as an alternate. Expect heavier congestion when entering Sussex by this route because this route brings motorists directly onto Main Street. Motorists travelling from the Moncton direction may use Exit 192 as an alternate when traffic is backed up at Exit 195. (Click here for map)
LEAVING THE FLEA MARKET
Motorists parked at O’Connell Park should turn right onto Main Street when leaving.
Motorists leaving O’Connell Park or locations farther along Main Street are encouraged to follow:
Main Street → Route 111 → follow posted signage to Route 1
This route will help direct departing traffic away from the busiest areas immediately surrounding the Flea Market.
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CHANGES
Temporary traffic measures will be in place throughout the Flea Market area to support traffic movement, pedestrian safety and emergency access.
Main Street | Temporary No-Parking Areas
No street parking will be permitted in the following areas:
- 551–609 Main Street — Church Avenue to Taste and See Restaurant
- 600–624 Main Street, opposite side — Sussex Ale Works to just past Tim Hortons
Click here for map. Barricades will be placed within portions of the parking lanes to preserve additional roadway space for motorists and emergency vehicles.
Do not move barricades or park within or block barricaded areas. These areas must remain clear for safe traffic movement and emergency access.
Leonard Drive | Turning Restrictions
No right turns will be permitted onto Leonard Drive from:
- Eveleigh Street (Eveleigh Street will be reduced to one lane to maintain a designated fire lane for emergency access.) Click here for map
- Rosemount Avenue (Click here for map)
Leonard Drive | Pedestrian Crossing
A crossing guard will be stationed at the Perry Street/Leonard Drive crosswalk to assist pedestrians.
The Leonard Drive crosswalk between the skate park and Mrs. Dunster’s will be closed. Pedestrians will be directed to the staffed crossing at Perry Street.
Click here for map to the open crosswalk
BEFORE YOU TRAVEL
Traffic volumes will change throughout Flea Market weekend. Motorists should:
- Plan their route before leaving
- Use Exit 195 as the recommended entrance whenever possible
- Be prepared to use an alternate exit if Exit 195 is backed up
- Allow additional travel time
- Watch for temporary no-parking and turning restrictions
- Keep all barricaded and fire-lane areas clear
- Watch for increased pedestrian traffic
- Follow all temporary signage and directions from traffic-control personnel
Orange Areas Indicate Heavy Traffic Areas:
