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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Residents in the Churchill Square and Strawberry Marsh Road areas of St. John's are advised that continued maintenance is being done on the watermain today, Thursday, July 16 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Area residents and surrounding residents may experience a water interruption or low water...
Due to imclement weather, all Outdoor Sport Fields are closed for the remainder of the day.
The City will be working on the following streets from July 13 - 17 under the street rehabilitation program. Commuters may experience traffic delays in these areas.
...Water Street Exploratory Work - Overnight Traffic and Parking Restrictions
...Motorists are advised that there will be a road closure on Waldegrave Street from New Gower Street to Water Street starting at 7 a.m. on July 11, 2015 through to 7 p.m. on July 12, 2015. A detour will be in place and flagpersons will be present during construction.
...Motorists are advised of the following parking and traffic restrictions associated with the Confederation Hill Music Festival on Prince Philip Drive this Saturday, July 11, 2015:
ROAD CLOSURES
...Motorists are advised that the clean up of the oil spill on Blackmarsh Road from Columbus Drive to Blackler Avenue has been completed.
The City of St. John's apologizes for any inconvenience.
Motorists are advised that the road is now open - Blackmarsh Road from Columbus Drive to Blackler Avenue.
The City of St. John's apologizes for any inconvenience.
Residents of St. John's are advised that Bonaventure Avenue is closed from Mullock Street to Howley Avenue from approximately 4am to 12 noon today, July 7th, to facilitate emergency sewer main repairs.
Access will be given to local traffic only.
...Residents of St. John's are advised there is a water main break on Bonaventure Avenue at the intersection of Howley Avenue.
Crews are currently working on repairs. Repairs are expected to be completed by approximately 12 noon today. July 7th.
...There will be a scheduled Website Service Interruption for July 6 from 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. This interruption will affect the Website, Mapcentre and Automatic Vehicle Lookup (AVL). This interruption will be intermittent....
Motorists are advised that existing retaining wall structure along Waterford Bridge Road adjacent to Civic #175 is being replaced. While it is anticipated that lanes in both directions will remain open, the lane widths will be reduced at this location. There will be delays associated with this...
Motorists are advised that sections of Back Line between Doyle's Road and Ridgemount Street may be reduced to one way from Monday to Friday between 7:00 am and 5:30 pm beginning Monday, July 6, 2015 and continuing until the end of August 2015.
The City will be working on the following streets from July 6 to 10 under the street rehabilitation program. Commuters may experience traffic delays in these areas.
...Motorists are advised that there will be a road closure on Waldegrave Street from New Gower Street to Water Street starting at 7 a.m. on July 4, 2015 through to 7 p.m. on July 5, 2015. A detour will be in place and flagpersons will be present during construction.
...Residents are advised that Bannerman Park Pool will be closed for one hour due to maintenance.
If you wish to speak to an operator, please call Access St. John's, at 311 or (709) 754-CITY (2489).
Motorists are advised that there will be a road closure on Leslie Street from Eric Street to Warbury Street starting on July 2, 2015 and expected to last approximately four days. A detour will be in place and flagpersons will be present during construction. The City of St. John's apologizes...
The following road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect on Wednesday July 1, 2015 for Canada Day/Memorial Day activities: Sunrise Ceremony
...Motorists and pedestrians are advised that Job Street will be closed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2015 to facilitate watermain repairs. Motorists should use an alternate route and expect delays. Emergency vehicles will be given access.
...Residents of St. John's are advised that there is a watermain break on Job Street. Crews are currently working on repairs and anticipate the work to be completed by 5 p.m. today, Monday, June 29, 2015. Residents on Job Street will be without water. Area residents and surrounding residents may...
The City will be working on the following streets from June 29 to July 3, 2015, under the Streets Rehabilitation Program. Commuters may experience traffic delays in these areas.
...Residents are advised that there is a water main break on Gower Street. Affecting residents on Gower Street (King's Road to Prescott Street) and British Square and surrounding areas. Crews are currently working on repairs, and are anticipated to be completed by approximately 8:30pm, today,...
In preparation for the activation of the new Petty Harbour Long Pond water treatment plant, the City of St. John's will be making changes to the water distribution system during this week: June 23 to June 26, 2015. The affected area will include the following streets:- Canada Drive...
The City will be working on the following streets from June 22-26 under the street rehabilitation program. Commuters may experience traffic delays in these areas.
...The Ride for Dad takes place Saturday, June 20 from 10 to 11 a.m.
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