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: Monday, November 28, 2022 - 7:00am to Friday, December 2, 2022 - 7:00pm
Location: Various Locations

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...

Posted On: Friday, November 25, 2022 - 3:52pm
Start/End Date: Sunday, November 27, 2022 - 8:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Downtown (Various Locations)

The 2022 Downtown Christmas Parade, organized by Downtown St. John's, is scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 27 beginning at noon.  Shuttle...

Posted On: Friday, November 25, 2022 - 1:27pm
Start/End Date: Monday, November 21, 2022 - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Areas 1A/1B

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....

Posted On: Sunday, November 20, 2022 - 3:35pm
Start/End Date: Monday, November 21, 2022 - 7:00am to Friday, November 25, 2022 - 7:00pm
Location: Various Locations

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. ...

Posted On: Friday, November 18, 2022 - 1:48pm
Start/End Date: Friday, November 18, 2022 - 12:00pm to Tuesday, November 22, 2022 - 7:00am
Location: Ruby Line at Bay Bulls Road

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:

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Posted On: Thursday, November 17, 2022 - 4:25pm
Start/End Date: Friday, November 18, 2022 - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Bannerman Park

The washrooms in Bannerman Park have reopened. The City thanks you for your patience. 

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Posted On: Friday, November 18, 2022 - 9:09am
Start/End Date: Friday, November 18, 2022 - 8:00am to Wednesday, November 23, 2022 - 4:00pm
Location: Mundy Pond Trail Near Construction Area

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...

Posted On: Friday, November 18, 2022 - 9:54am
Start/End Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2022 - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Oxen Pond Road between Mount Scio Road and O'Brien's Hill

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. 

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Posted On: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 - 3:55pm
Start/End Date: Monday, November 14, 2022 - 5:00pm to Friday, November 25, 2022 - 5:00pm
Location: Springdale Street (between Water Street and George Street West)

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.  ...

Posted On: Friday, October 7, 2022 - 11:44am
Start/End Date: Monday, November 14, 2022 - 7:00am to Friday, November 18, 2022 - 7:00pm
Location: Various Locations

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. ...

Posted On: Saturday, November 12, 2022 - 5:22pm
Start/End Date: Friday, November 11, 2022 - 9:30am to 1:30pm
Location: Various Locations in the Downtown

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....

Posted On: Tuesday, November 8, 2022 - 10:50am
Start/End Date: Thursday, November 10, 2022 - 2:00pm to Sunday, November 13, 2022 - 5:00pm
Location: Thorburn Road and Portugal Cove Road

Posted On: Thursday, November 10, 2022 - 2:58pm
Start/End Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 - 4:00pm to Friday, November 18, 2022 - 7:00pm
Location: Empire Avenue (Newtown Road to Little Street)

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.

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Posted On: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 - 3:50pm
Start/End Date: Monday, November 7, 2022 - 7:00am to Thursday, November 10, 2022 - 7:00pm
Location: Various Locations

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. ...

Posted On: Sunday, November 6, 2022 - 9:09pm
Start/End Date: Saturday, November 5, 2022 - 5:45pm to 10:00pm
Location: Virginia Place (from Newfoundland Dr to McCallum St)

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  ...

Posted On: Saturday, November 5, 2022 - 5:55pm
Start/End Date: Thursday, October 27, 2022 - 7:00am to Wednesday, November 2, 2022 - 7:00pm
Location: Southlands Boulevard at Pitts Memorial Drive Westbound Exits

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...

Posted On: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 - 9:42am
Start/End Date: Thursday, October 27, 2022 - 6:30am to 12:00pm
Location: 40 Mundy Pond Road

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.

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Posted On: Monday, October 24, 2022 - 2:35pm
Start/End Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 - 10:00am to 11:00pm
Location: St. John's

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.

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Posted On: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 - 12:28pm
Start/End Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 - 7:00am to 6:00pm
Location: Waterford Bridge Road - vicinity of the Green Depot

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...

Posted On: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 - 9:19am
Start/End Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 - 7:00am to 6:00pm
Location: Blackhead Road at Blackhead Crescent

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.  ...

Posted On: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 - 11:55am
Start/End Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 - 4:00pm to Wednesday, October 26, 2022 - 4:00pm
Location: Syme's Bridge

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.

Posted On: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 - 4:06pm
Start/End Date: Monday, October 24, 2022 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Canada Dr (Portland Pl to Hopeall St), Fair Haven Pl (Canada Dr to End)
Posted On: Monday, October 24, 2022 - 9:19am
Start/End Date: Monday, October 24, 2022 - 7:00am to Friday, October 28, 2022 - 7:00pm
Location: Various Locations

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. ...

Posted On: Friday, October 21, 2022 - 4:25pm
Start/End Date: Sunday, October 23, 2022 - 7:45am to 11:00am
Location: Blackhead Road, Southside Road, Harbour Drive, Water Street, Signal Hill road

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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Posted On: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 - 9:39am
Start/End Date: Friday, October 21, 2022 - 9:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Waterford Bridge Rd (Water St to Road De Luxe)
Posted On: Friday, October 21, 2022 - 8:23am

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