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 of St. John's are advised that there is a water main break at 176 Pennywell Road affecting Golf Ave., Raleigh Street, Prowse Ave., Smith Ave., Morris Ave. and surrounding area. Crews are currently working...
Residents of St. John's are advised of a water main repairs on Topsail Road from 18th Street to Craigmiller Avenue. Crews are currently working on repairs and anticipate the work to be completed by 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, September 27, 2017.
...Five parking meters will be bagged prohibiting public parking on Westerland Road, between CBC and the Aquarena, to accommodate event hosted by Memorial University.
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 north side of Water Street, between Prescott Street and Clift's Baird's Cove, 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).
Residents are advised there will be a lane reduction on Harvey Road (in the vicinity of The Rooms) to facilitate retaining wall rehabilitation for the next 6 to 8 weeks. Motorists can expect delays.
...Sensational Playgroup located at Paul Reynolds Community Centre will be cancelled on Tuesday, September 26 due to the Municipal Election.
Contractors may be working on the following streets from September 22nd to 29th 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....
Residents are advised there will be a lane reduction east of 484 Southside Road to facilitate culvert repairs. Motorists are advised traffic will be reduced to one lane and to yield to oncoming traffic. Delays can be expected.
...This work has been postponed. Original Advisory: Residents of St. John's are advised that there will be lane reductions on the Columbus Drive Overpass at Waterford Bridge Road. Motorists can expect delays.
...Residents of St. John's are advised of a watermain break on Bennett Avenue. Crews are currently working on repairs and anticipate the work to be completed by 4 p.m. today, Thursday, September 21, 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)....
The Mental Health Awareness Workshop scheduled for September 20, 2017 at 7pm at Paul Reynolds Community Centre has been cancelled due to low registration.
Residents and motorists of the City of St. John's are advised of a Lane reduction on King's Bridge Road southbound between New Cove Road and Empire Avenue on September 20, 2017 from 9a.m. to 4p.m.
This is to facilitate road repairs.
...Residents of St. John's are advised of a water main break on Gower Street. Crews are currently working on repairs and anticipate the work to be completed by 4 p.m. today, Wednesday, September 20, 2017.
Affected residents are those on Gower Street from Prescott Street to Pilot's Hill.
...Residents of the City of St. John's are advised of a water main break, affected areas are Eric Street, Richmond Street and surrounding areas.
Crews are currently working on the water main and expect to be finished by 3p.m. today, September 19, 2017.
...Residents of St. John's are advised that there is a water main break on Kerry Street.
Crews will be working on the repairs.
...Contractors may be working on the following streets from September 18th to 22nd 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....
Ten parking meters will be bagged prohibiting public parking on the south side of Duckworth Street, directly in front of the War Memorial, to accommodate Battle of Britain ceremony.
If you require further information, please contact Access St. John's at 311 or 754-CITY(2489).
Motorists are advised that there will be road closures on: Southside Road Eastbound to Blackhead Rd: 7:00 am–10:30 am Harbour Drive Eastbound: 7:00 am–11:00 am Temperance Street both directions: 7:00 am–noon Quidi Vidi Lake...
All parking meters on the north side of Water Street and on the south side of Harbour drive will be bagged prohibiting public parking, to accommodate a marathon road race.
If you require further information, please contact Access St. John's at 311 or 754-CITY(2489).
Motorists are advised that NL Power will be conducting pole replacement work on September 14...
Residents of St. John's are advised that Topsail Road from 18th Street to Craigmiller Avenue will be closed today, September 14, 2017. Open to local traffic only.
...* Revised - Water has been restored as of 4p.m.
Residents of St. John's are advised of a watermain break on Fahey Street from Mogridge Street to Old Petty Harbour Road. Chapman Crescent is also affected.
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