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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All parking meters on both sides of Water Street, between Prescott Street and Cochrane Street, and all...
Paving operations will be ongoing on Kenmount Road from the Columbus Drive Overpass to the Polina Road intersection. Kenmount Road, in this section, will be reduced to one lane in each direction all day. Also, as a result, the ramp from Columbus Drive onto Kenmount Road will be closed during...
The City would like to advise Wicklow Street from Larkhall Street to Weymouth Street will be closed due to water main break (local traffic only).
Crews expect work to be completed by 2:00 a.m., Thursday, November 8th. Motorists should expect delays and use alternate routes.
Please be advised there is a road closure on Southside Road from Blackhead Road to Symes Bridge with "local traffic only" to facilitate repairs to the watermain around 450 Southside Road until 9:00 p.m.
The City apologizes for any inconvenience.
Construction work will be ongoing for the installation of a storm sewer infrastructure at this location from Friday evening until Monday morning.
...Eleven parking meters will be bagged on Duckworth Street and Adelaide Street, prohibiting public parking to accommodate George Street event.
Contractors may be working on the following arterial and collector streets from October 22nd to 26th under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs. Work could include concrete/street excavation, concrete work, paving, heater...
Residents and motorists are advised of construction work for the Blackmarsh Road realignment at the Captain Whelan Drive and Welland Street intersections. Traffic disruptions with periodic road closusres and lane reductions can be expected throughout the remainder of the work. Localized detours...
Residents of St. John's are advised that due to road repairs, motorists can expect delays in traffic from Regatta Terrace to East White Hills Road.
Crews expect work to be complete by 4 p.m. today, October 17, 2018.
...Residents and motorists are advised of a lane reduction on Empire Avenue from Newtown Road to Suvla Street, to facilitate watermain lining operations. Motorists should use an alternate route and expect delays. Flag persons will be on site to direct traffic. One lane of traffic will be...
Contractors may be working on the following arterial and collector streets from October 15th to 19th under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs. Work could include concrete/street excavation, concrete work, paving, heater...
Motorists are advised that the following temporary road closures will be in effect for the Cape to Cabot Race, Sunday, October 14, 2018
Blackhead Road (Southside Road to Cape Spear) Closed Both Directions 7:45 am - 10:00 am
...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).
Fifty-six parking meters will be bagged on both sides of Clift's-Baird's Cove, Water Street and Duckworth Street prohibiting public parking to accommodate a film shoot.
Motorists are advised that the newly realigned intersection at Kenmount Road and Polina Road will be open on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Motorists are requested to proceed with caution.
Contractors may be working on the following arterial and collector streets from October 8th to 12th under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs. Work could include concrete/street excavation, concrete work, paving, heater...
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).
Twelve parking meters will be bagged on Clift's-Baird's Cove prohibiting public parking to accommodate a film shoot.
Motorists are advised that to facilitate mechanical equipment installation at the MUN CORE Science Center, Prince Philip Drive will be closed in the Westbound lanes between Morrissey Road and Clinch Crescent. Flagpersons will be on site and a detour in place. ...
Residents and motorists are advised of a road closure on Newtown Road, from Empire Avenue to Mayor Avenue, to facilitate the installation of watermain. Motorists should use an alternate route and expect delays. Access will be available to local traffic and emergency vehicles only.
...To facilitate the water main work on Portugal Cove Road, the road will occasionally be reduced to one shared lane between Renouf Place and New Cove Road.
...Residents and Motorists are advised of a south bound lane reduction starting at #32 Fahey Street. Crews expect work to be complete by 4 p.m., Friday, October 5, 2018.
...Residents and motorists are advised of a road closure on Newtown Road, from Empire Avenue to Mayor Avenue, to facilitate the installation of watermain. Motorists should use an alternate route and expect delays. Access will be available to local traffic and emergency vehicles only.
...Motorists and pedestrians are advised that due to watermain repairs, Alexander Street from Hamilton Avenue to Water Street will be...
Contractors may be working on the following arterial and collector streets from October 1st to 5th under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs. Work could include concrete/street excavation, concrete work, paving, heater...