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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Road Closure
Location: Kings Bridge Rd to Elizabeth Ave
Motorists and pedestrians are advised of a road closure on Kings Bridge Rd to Elizabeth Ave. This is to facilitate a watermain break. An update will be given approximately 2:00 pm, Wednesday, Oct 11/17
...Motorists and pedestrians are advised that of a road closure on Garrison Hill due to road repairs.
...Contractors may be working on the following streets from October 9th to 13th under the City's annual streets rehab and infrastructure maintenance programs. Work could include Street excavations, concrete work, paving, utility adjustment, ditch cleaning, culvert installation, etc. Commuters may...
Motorists and residents are advised that effective immediately, Military Rd. from Monkstown Rd. to Garrison Hill is closed due to a water main break. Road is expected to be reopened approximately 6:00pm today October 08, 2017.
...Parking is limited on Harbour Drive during cruise ship visits to accommodate tour bus operators and other passenger transportation. Alternate parking options include parking garages at 351 Water Street, 330 Duckworth Street (Metro Park), and 215 Water Street (Atlantic Place)....
Motorists are advised of a lane reduction, South Bound, on King's Bridge Road between Lake Avenue and The Boulevard from 9 a.m. to . 10:30 a.m. , Friday, October 6, 2017.
If you require additional information, please call Access St. John's at 311 or (709) 754-CITY
Residents and motorists are advised that Hill O'Chips is now open.
Residents and motorists are advised of a road closure on Hill O' Chips due to a spill. Crews expect work to be complete by 10 p.m. October 5, 2017.
Emergency Vehicles Only.
...Motorists are advised that there will be a lane reduction, south bound, on King's Bridge Road between Lake Avenue and The Boulevard from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. today on Thursday, October 5, 2017.
If you require additional information, please call Access St. John's at 311 or (709) 754-CITY.
Six parking meters will be bagged prohibiting public parking on Duckworth Street to accommodate cleaning up fire damage at the Magestic Theatre.
If you require further information, please contact Access St. John's at 311 or 754-CITY(2489).
** Revised - Please be advised that the northbound lane is now open.
Motorists are advised that there will be a lane reduction, northbound, on King's Bridge Road between Lake Avenue and The Boulevard from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. today on Thursday, October 5, 2017.
...Various parking meters will be bagged prohibiting public parking on Water Street and Harbour Drive to accommodate road construction.
If you require further information, please contact Access St. John's at 311 or 754-CITY(2489).
Motorists and pedestrians are advised that of a road closure on Garrison Hill due to road repairs.
Motorists should use an alternate route and expect delays.
As a part of the ongoing construction on New Gower Street in front of City Hall, a temporary traffic diversion will be put in place on Tuesday, October 3rd. The diversion is expected to be in place during the...
Four parking meters will be bagged prohibiting public parking on Water Street, between Prescott Street and Hill O'Chips, to accommodate service vehicles for a film shoot.
If you require further information, please contact Access St. John's at 311 or 754-CITY(2489).
Fourteen parking meters will be bagged prohibiting public parking on Harbour Drive to accommodate road construction.
If you require further information, please contact Access St. John's at 311 or 754-CITY(2489).
Please be advised, the weight restriction has been lifted from the Bay Bulls - Waterford River bridge structure and it is now permanently open to normal traffic.
Contractors may be working on the following streets from October 2nd to 6th under the City's annual streets rehab and infrastructure maintenance programs. Work could include street excavations, concrete work, paving, utility adjustment, ditch cleaning, culvert installation, etc. Commuters may...
Motorists and pedestrians are advised that the following streets will be closed Sunday, October 1, 2017 from 9:30 am to 12:00 p.m. to accommodate the Run for the Cure around Quidi Vidi Lake.
...Motorists and pedestrians are advised of a road closure on Barrows Rd. at Quidi Village Rd. including Stone Rd, due to a water main break in the area. Crews are currently working on repairs which are anticipated to be completed by approximately 4:00pm today Sunday, October 01, 2017.
...Motorists and pedestrians are advised that the following streets will be closed on Sunday, October 1, 2017 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm to accommodate the Monster Rally - Race for Autism. Motorists are advised to find an alternate route.
New Gower Street (both directions) Queen Street
...There will be lane reductions on the Columbus Drive Overpass at Waterford Bridge Road. Motorists can expect delays.
The City of St. John's apologizes for any inconvenience. If you require further information, please contact Access St. John's at 311 or 754-CITY (2489)
Four parking meters will be bagged prohibiting public parking on the south side of Water Street, between Ayres Cove and Clift's Baird's Cove, to accommodate a special event.
If you require further information, please contact Access St. John's at 311 or 754-CITY(2489).
Parking is limited on Harbour Drive during cruise ship visits to accommodate tour bus operators and other passenger transportation. There will be a cruise ship visit in port on Friday, September 29, and another cruise ship visit on Monday, October 2. During each ship visit meters are...