Definition
Quebec Route 243 is a provincial highway in the Canadian province of Quebec. It is maintained by the Ministry of Transport of Quebec (Ministère des Transports du Québec).
Overview
Route 243 is a secondary north–south highway located in the Estrie region of southern Quebec. It connects the town of Cookshire-Eaton in the north to the Canada–United States border near Beebe Plain, Vermont, in the south. At the border, it continues as Vermont Route 143. The route spans approximately 47 kilometers (29 miles), primarily serving rural and agricultural communities, including areas within the municipalities of East Angus, Mansonville, and Stanhope.
Etymology/Origin
The number "243" follows the numbering convention used by Quebec's provincial highway system. Secondary routes in Quebec are typically three-digit numbers, with the first digit often indicating the region or parent route. Route 243 may derive its number as a supplementary route connected to or in proximity with Route 143 on the U.S. side, although official documentation for its numbering origin is not publicly detailed. The name "Route 243" is purely administrative and does not derive from a historical or commemorative source.
Characteristics
- Direction: Predominantly north–south orientation.
- Southern terminus: Canada–United States border at Beebe Plain, Quebec, connecting directly to Vermont Route 143.
- Northern terminus: Junction with Route 112 in Cookshire-Eaton.
- Major communities along the route: Mansonville, East Angus, and Beebe.
- Terrain: The route traverses rolling hills and forested areas typical of the Eastern Townships.
- Traffic and usage: Primarily serves local and regional traffic, including cross-border commuters and agricultural transport.
Related Topics
- Quebec provincial highways
- Route 112 (Quebec)
- Vermont Route 143
- Canada–United States border crossings in Quebec
- Estrie region transportation infrastructure
- Ministry of Transport of Quebec (MTQ)