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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Contractors may be working on the following streets from November 28 to December 2 under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs. Work could include concrete/street excavation, concrete work, paving, utility adjustment, ditch cleaning and culvert...
The 2022 Downtown Christmas Parade, organized by Downtown St. John's, is scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 27 beginning at noon. Shuttle...
Due to forecasted weather conditions, waste collection for Area 1A and 1B including recycling for 1B is postponed and will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022. Garbage collection for Area 2A and 2B including recycling for 2B will also take place as scheduled on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022....
Contractors may be working on the following streets from November 21 to 25 under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs. Work could include concrete/street excavation, concrete work, paving, utility adjustment, ditch cleaning and culvert installation. ...
Motorists are advised that Ruby Line (West Bound Lane) will be closed to traffic at the intersection with Bay Bulls Road, to facilitate ongoing construction work associated with the Goulds Servicing (Phase 2) - Sanitary Trunk Sewer Project.
Traffic restrictions will be as follows:
...The washrooms in Bannerman Park have reopened. The City thanks you for your patience.
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The Mundy Pond Trail near the construction area will be temporarily closed to carry out site work for the Mews Centre replacement. This closure is in effect from Friday, November 18, 2022 at 8:00 am until Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 4:00 pm. Trail patrons are advised to turn around at the...
Oxen Pond Road between Mount Scio Road and O'Brien's Hill will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to facilitate road construction.
...Motorists are advised that Springdale Street, between Water Street and George Street West, will be closed to facilitate the ongoing construction of the JAG Hotel. A traffic detour will be in place. ...
Contractors may be working on the following streets from November 14-18 under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs. Work could include concrete/street excavation, concrete work, paving, utility adjustment, ditch cleaning and culvert installation. ...
Road Closures Queen's Road - 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Church Hill - 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Duckworth Street (Bates Hill to Prescott Street) - 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Duckworth Street (Prescott Street to Wood Street) - 10;30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m....
Motorists are advised that a detour will be in place on Empire Avenue from Newtown Road to Little Street to facilitate road construction. Flag Persons will be on site during construction.
...Contractors may be working on the following streets from November 7-10 under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs. Work could include concrete/street excavation, concrete work, paving, utility adjustment, ditch cleaning and culvert installation. ...
Due to an emergency watermain break water is shut off Saturday, Nov 11 2022, from 5:45 pm to Saturday, Nov 11 2022, 10:00pm on: 1. Virginia Place (from Newfoundland Dr to McCallum St) 2. McCallum St ...
Motorists are advised that the westbound exit ramp from Pitts Memorial Drive to Southlands Boulevard will be closed. Also, northbound traffic on Southlands Boulevard will not be able to exit onto Pitts Memorial Drive...
Update: H.G.R. Mews Community Centre swimming pool is re-opening on Friday, Oct. 28 at 3 p.m. Maintenance is now complete. Thank you for your patience.
...The City of St. John's website - StJohns.ca - may be intermittently available throughout the day Wednesday, Oct. 26 as we switch to a new platform.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
...Motorists are advised there will be a lane reduction at Waterford Bridge Road in the vicinity of the Green Depot to facilitate work of the 2022 Bridge Rehabilitation Contract 4 project. Traffic will be maintained, signage will be in place and flag persons will be on site. Motorists may encounter...
Blackhead Road at Blackhead Crescent will be closed to facilitate the installation of culverts on Wednesday Oct 26, 2022, from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Traffic will be detoured and flag persons will be on site. ...
The City of St. John’s has finished repairs to Syme's Bridge caused by flooding damage. The bridge is now open to traffic.
We thank you for your patience.
Contractors may be working on the following streets from October 24 to 28 under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs. Work could include concrete/street excavation, concrete work, paving, utility adjustment, ditch cleaning and culvert installation. ...
Motorists are advised that the following temporary road closures will be in effect for the Cape to Cabot Race, Sunday, October 23, 2022:
Blackhead Road (Southside Road to Cape Spear) Closed Both Directions 7:45 am - 10:00 am
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