Public Advisory

The City of St. John's posts public advisories whenever we have an interruption in service to ensure the public is kept informed. Some of the categories of advisories include water, garbage, recreation, traffic and building closures. The view below lists advisories that are upcoming or currently on-going.
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Start/End Date: Thursday, November 19, 2015 - 9:30am to 11:30am
Location: Columbus Drive between Old Pennywell Road and Thorburn Road

Motorists and pedestrians are advised that there will be traffic disruptions in the area of Columbus Drive on November 19, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This is due to NL Power conducting overhead line work in the area.  Motorists should use an alternate route and expect delays.

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Posted On: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 - 11:32am
Start/End Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 - 6:15pm to 11:45pm
Location: Pine Bud Avenue (from Carpasian Road to Maple Street)

Motorists are advised that effective immediately, Pine Bud Avenue is closed from Carpasian Road to Maple Street due to a Water Main Break. The road is expected to reopen at approximately 11:45 pm, Monday, November 16, 2015. 

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Posted On: Monday, November 16, 2015 - 6:17pm
Start/End Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 - 7:00am to Friday, November 20, 2015 - 10:30pm
Location: Various Locations

The City will be working on the following streets from November 16-20 under the street rehabilitation program. Commuters may experience traffic delays in these areas.

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Posted On: Friday, November 13, 2015 - 10:05am
Start/End Date: Thursday, November 12, 2015 - 9:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Southbound Lane Only, Torbay Road - from Outer Ring Road Off Ramp to Harbour View Avenue

Motorists are advised that the Southbound lane on Torbay Road - from the Outer Ring Road Off Ramp to Harbour View Avenue, will be closed again today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015 due to continued watermain repairs. Lane closures between the curb lane and median lanes will be...

Posted On: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 - 12:14pm
Start/End Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Linegar Avenue

Remembrance Day Parade - Road Closures & Parking Restrictions:

Road Closures

Linegar Avenue Closed from 75 Linegar Avenue (St. John Bosco School) to Linegar Aveune/Chafe Avenue Intersection

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Posted On: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 - 10:16am
Start/End Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2015 - 9:30am to 1:30pm
Location: Various Streets in the Downtown Area

Remembrance Day Parade - Road Closures & Parking Restrictions:

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Posted On: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 - 10:14am
Start/End Date: Monday, November 9, 2015 - 7:00am to Friday, November 13, 2015 - 10:30pm
Location: Various Locations

The City will be working on the following streets from Nov 9-13 under the street rehabilitation program.  Commuters may experience traffic delays in these areas.

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Posted On: Friday, November 6, 2015 - 10:29am
Start/End Date: Friday, November 6, 2015 - 9:45am to 3:00pm
Location: Penneywell Road - Eastbound Lane from Cashin Ave to Kitchener Ave

Motorists and pedestrians are advised that Penneywell Road - eastbound lane, will be closed from Cashin Ave to Kitchener Ave to facilitate repairs to the water main.  Crews are currently working on the repairs and expect to re-open the lane at 3 p.m. today, Friday, November 6, 2015. Motorists...

Posted On: Friday, November 6, 2015 - 9:57am
Start/End Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2015 - 9:00am to Friday, November 13, 2015 - 4:30pm
Location: Lemarchant Road - from Cookstown Road to Lime Street
Motorists are advised that construction on Lemarchant Road (from Cookstown Road to Lime Street) will commence Tuesday, November 3rd and continue until Friday, November 13th. Flagpersons will be on site, and long delays are expected. It is strongly recommended that motorists...
Posted On: Tuesday, November 3, 2015 - 8:43am
Start/End Date: Monday, November 2, 2015 - 7:00am to Friday, November 6, 2015 - 10:30pm
Location: Various Locations

The City will be working on the following streets from Nov 2-6 under the street rehabilitation program. Commuters may experience traffic delays in these areas.

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Posted On: Friday, October 30, 2015 - 9:23am
Start/End Date: Monday, October 26, 2015 - 7:00am to Friday, October 30, 2015 - 10:30pm
Location: Various Locations

The City will be working on the following streets from October 26 to October 30 under the street rehabilitation program. Commuters may experience traffic delays in these areas.

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Posted On: Friday, October 23, 2015 - 9:36am
Start/End Date: Monday, October 26, 2015 - 5:00am to Wednesday, October 28, 2015 - 5:00pm
Location: Waldegrave Street between New Gower Street and Water Street

Motorists are advised that there will be a road closure on Waldegrave Street Between New Gower Street and Water Street to facilitate Roadwork for the Convention Center starting at 5 a.m. on October 26, 2015 to October 28, 2015 5 p.m....

Posted On: Friday, October 23, 2015 - 9:12am
Start/End Date: Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 8:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Kenna's Hill - Northbound Curb lane

Motorists and pedestrians are advised that Kenna's Hill - Northbound curb lane is now open.

The City of St. John’s apologizes for any inconvenience. 

If you wish to speak to an operator, please contact Access St. John's at 311 or (709) 754-2489.
 

Posted On: Friday, October 23, 2015 - 9:19am
Start/End Date: Thursday, October 22, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:30am
Location: Columbus Drive between Old Pennywell Road and Thorburn Road

Motorists and pedestrians are advised that there will be traffic disruptions in the area of Columbus Drive on October 22, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

This is due to NL POWER conducting Overhead Line work in the area. Motorists should use an alternate route and expect delays.

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Posted On: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 - 2:34pm
Start/End Date: Thursday, October 22, 2015 - 7:30am to 4:00pm
Location: Sugarloaf Road

Motorists and pedestrians are advised that there will be traffic disruptions in the area of Sugar Loaf Road on October 22, 2015 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is due to road construction in the area.

Motorists should use an alternate route and expect delays.

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Posted On: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 - 2:08pm
Start/End Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 - 6:30am to 5:00pm
Location: King's Bridge Road - Between Empire Avenue and Military Road

Motorists are advised that NL Power will be conducting overhead line work on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, starting at 6:30am until Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at 5:00pm.  Flag persons will be on site detours will be in place. The City of St. John's apologizes for any inconvenience. 

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Posted On: Monday, October 19, 2015 - 5:46pm
Start/End Date: Monday, October 19, 2015 - 7:00am to Friday, October 23, 2015 - 10:30pm
Location: Various Locations

The City will be working on the following streets from October 19 to October 23 under the street rehabilitation program. Commuters may experience traffic delays in these areas.

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Posted On: Friday, October 16, 2015 - 9:14am
Start/End Date: Monday, October 19, 2015 - 7:00am to Tuesday, October 20, 2015 - 7:00pm
Location: Waldegrave Street between New Gower Street and Water Street

Motorists are advised that there will be a road closure on Waldegrave Street Between New Gower Street and Water Street to facilitate Roadwork for the Convention Center starting at 7 a.m. on October 19, 2015 to October 20, 2015 7 p.m....

Posted On: Friday, October 16, 2015 - 8:24am
Start/End Date: Sunday, October 18, 2015 - 7:45am to 11:00am
Location: Various roads as listed below

Motorists are advised that the following temporary road closures will be in effect for the Cape to Cabot race this Sunday October 18th, 2015 from 7:45 am to 11:00 am.:Blackhead Road – Warford Road to Cape Spear Closed Both Directions 7:45 AM – 10:00 AM...

Posted On: Thursday, October 15, 2015 - 3:46pm
Start/End Date: Saturday, October 17, 2015 - 8:00am to 6:00pm
Location: Brookfield Road

Motorists are advised that the following parking restrictions will be in effect for Pumpkinfest at Lester's Farm Market, October 17, 2015 (Raing Date October 18)

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Posted On: Friday, October 16, 2015 - 8:21am
Start/End Date: Saturday, October 17, 2015 - 7:00am to Sunday, October 18, 2015 - 5:00pm
Location: Holloway Street Between Duckworth Street and Water Street

Motorists are advised that Holloway Street will be closed October 17 starting at 7:00am to Sunday October 18  5:00pm due to construction.  Flag persons will be on site detours will be in place.

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Posted On: Friday, October 16, 2015 - 8:28am
Start/End Date: Friday, October 16, 2015 - 7:00am to 5:00pm
Location: Holloway Street Between Duckworth Street and Water Street

Motorists are advised that NL Power will be making emergency underground repairs on October 16 starting at 7:00am for a duration of 5-6 hours.  Flag persons will be on site detours will be in place.

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Posted On: Thursday, October 15, 2015 - 2:30pm
Start/End Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2015 - 10:15am to Wednesday, October 14, 2015 - 3:00pm
Location: 86 Shoal Bay Road

Please be advised there will be a traffic disruption in the vicinity of 86 Shoal Bay Rd to facilitate repairs to the sewer main. Traffic will be reduced to one lane initially and could be impassable as the dig progresses. This disruption will be in affect from 10 am October 13, 2015 to 3pm,...

Posted On: Tuesday, October 13, 2015 - 10:11am
Start/End Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2015 - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Quidi Vidi Village Road

Motorists and pedestrians are advised that there will be traffic disruptions in the area of Quidi Vidi Village Road  Tuesday October 13th, 2015. Emergency vehicles and other motorists should use an alternate route and expect delays.

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Posted On: Tuesday, October 13, 2015 - 10:25am
Start/End Date: Monday, October 12, 2015 - 7:00am to Friday, October 16, 2015 - 10:30pm
Location: Various Locations

The City will be working on the following streets from Oct 12-16 under the street rehabilitation program.  Commuters may experience traffic delays in these areas.

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Posted On: Friday, October 9, 2015 - 11:40am

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