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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Motorists are advised that the eastbound outside lane on Prince Philip Drive just east of Allandale Road will be closed from 9:00 am Friday, May 22, 2015 until 6:00 am Saturday, May 23, 2015 to facilitate to start the water transmission main crossing at Prince Philip Drive. Motorists should use...
Motorists and pedestrians are advised that both the Outer Battery Road and East Middle Battery Road will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2015 to repair a water leak. Motorists should use an alternate route and expect delays.
...2015 Street Rehabilitation (Work could include Concrete/Street Excavation, Concrete Work, Paving, Heater Scarifying or Utility Adjustment)
Bannerman Road Tupper Street Laurier Street (MacDonlad Drive to Vanier Street) Roche Street Berteau Avenue
...Motorists are advised road now open - Topsail Rd. at Burgeo St. to vehicular traffic.
Motorists are advised that Topsail Road at Burgeo Street is closed for the next two hours (approximately). Motorists are advised to avoid this area.
The City apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
Motorists and pedestrians are advised that Bannerman Road will be closed to all traffic beginning on Tuesday, May 12, for approximately one month, to facilitate a complete rehabilitation of Bannerman Road. Detours will be in place during the course of the work.
...Motorists and pedestrians are advised that Pennywell Road is closed between Raleigh Street & Navy Street due to service maintenance. Crews are currently working on the repairs and anticipate the work to be completed by 3 p.m. today, Friday, May 8, 2015. Motorists should use an alternate...
Motorists are advised that work on the above overpass will begin on May 6th to facilitate repairs. Only traffic on Kenmount Road/Freshwater Road will be affected. There will be lane reductions, and delays should be expected....
Motorists are advised that Allandale Road will be closed between Elizabeth Avenue and Strawberry Marsh Road starting Monday, April 27, 2015 for approximaately four weeks to facilitate installation of the new water transmission line. All through traffic will be detoured; motorists should follow...
To facilitate installation of a new overhead pedway system from the Delta Hotel to the Convention Center, Waldegrave Street will be closed in both directions this Saturday, April 25 from 5:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
...Please note that the work on Waldegrave Street has been cancelled for this Sunday April 19 from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you wish to speak with an operator, please call Access St. John's at 311 or 754-CITY (2489).
To facilitate installation of a new overhead pedway system from the Delta Hotel to the Convention Center, the following streets will be closed to all traffic (including emergency vehicles and metrobus) this Sunday April 12th starting at 5:00 am:
...Motorists are advised that there will be a road closure on Cashin Avenue Extension between Campbell Avenue and Blackmarsh Road starting on March 27, 2015 and expected to last approximately a week. Barricades and a detour will be in place. Emergency vehicles, Metrobus and local traffic will...
For residents of the designated downtown area, there are no snowblower/snow removal operations scheduled for tonight, 12:30 am to 7:30 am, Thursday, March 26, 2015. Snow removal that was scheduled for March 26, 2015 has been cancelled and will be rescheduled.
Motorists are advised that Duckworth Street will be closed from Church Hill to New Gower Street on Wednesday March 18th, 2015 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for snow removal, emergency vehicles will have access .
Motorists should use an alternate route and expect delays.
...Motorists are advised that Circular Road will be closed between Monkstown Road and Fleming Street on Wednesday March 11th, 2015 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. to facilitate the installation of equipment on the Molson Building. Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles and local residents only....
Residents are advised that we are currently experiencing water problems in the New Cove Road area; therefore, New Cove Road from Elizabeth Avenue to Argyle Street will be closed for the repairs of the water main break.
Crews are currently working on repairs.
...Motorists are advised that there will be a road closure on Blackmarsh Road between Canada Drive and Topsail Road on March 4, 2015 due to utility wires down, and expected to last 10:30 pm this evening. If you require further information, please contact Access St. John's at 311 or 754-CITY...
Motorists are advised that there will be a road closure on Cashin Avenue Extension between Campbell Avenue and Blackmarsh Road starting on March 4, 2015 and expected to last approximately a week. Barricades and a detour will be in place. Emergency vehicles, metrobus and local traffic will have...
Motorists and pedestrians are advised that Water Street will be closed for snow removal between Clift's - Baird's Cove & Waldegrave Street until 10 a.m. Monday, February 16, 2015. Motorists should use an alternate route and expect delays.
...A number of parking meters in the downtown have been bagged due to narrow road conditions and to facilitate snow clearing. This is necessary to maintain the flow of traffic and emergency vehicle access. These meters are covered with yellow bags and vehicles that are parked on them will be...
Due to drifting conditions, Cochrane Pond Road is closed until further notice.
If you wish to speak with an operator, please contact Access St. John's at 311 or 754-CITY (2489).
Motorists and pedestrians are advised that New Gower Street eastbound will be closed between Waldegrave Street and Queen Street from 10 a.m. until noon, Monday, February 9, 2015 to facilitate repairs to a manhole. Motorists should use an alternate route and expect delays.
...Residents of St. John's are advised that Carnell Drive will be closed to traffic between The Boulevard and Lake Avenue due to Rogers Home Town Hockey Special Event.
Additional Parking Restrictions will be in effect on Lake Avenue during this period.
...Residents of St. John's are advised that Hamel Street will be closed to traffic between Empire Avenue and Liverpool Avenue due to repairs on a watermain. Emergency vehicles will be granted access....