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Traffic Advisory: Cornwall Avenue

Motorists are advised that there is a temporary lane reduction for Cornwall Avenue on Monday, April 27 to facilitate sewer main repairs. Work is anticipated to be completed this evening. Signage will be in place and flag persons will be on site. Slowdowns and delays will be experienced. 

The City of St. John's apologizes for any inconvenience. For more details or to report an issue, contact Access St. John’s by calling 311 or (709) 754-CITY (2489), email access@stjohns.ca or submit an inquiry online

Bridge Rehabilitation on Columbus Drive at Waterford Bridge Road Overpass Resumes April 29

Bridge rehabilitation work on the Columbus Drive overpass near Waterford Bridge Road is scheduled to resume on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, and is expected to be completed by August 2026.

Work completed in 2025 included improvements to sidewalks, the median, and areas beneath the overpass. The 2026 construction season will focus on asphalt removal, structural repairs, and repaving of the overpass deck.

Motorists can expect lane reductions and delays on Columbus Drive throughout the project. At...

Traffic Advisory - Intersection of Water Street and Prescott Street

To facilitate work on the Water Street Infrastructure Project, there will be disruptions at the intersection of Water Street and Prescott Street from Tuesday, April 28 to Thursday, April 30 as follows:

• Traffic along Water Street will be reduced to one shared lane for both directions.
• Eastbound traffic on Water Street will not be able to turn left onto Prescott Street.
• Westbound traffic on Water Street will continue to be able to turn right onto Prescott Street (no change).
• All Southbound traffic on...

Summer 2026 Recreation Program Registration

Please be advised of the following registration dates for summer recreation programs. Please note: adult and seniors programs now have a new registration time of 2 p.m. on registration day.

How to Register

• Online: StJohns.ca/RECconnect
• In person: H.G.R. Mews Community Centre or Paul Reynolds Community Centre.
• By phone: 709-576-8499 or 709-576-8631. Telephone registration is available after 10 a.m. on registration day. For summer adult and seniors programs telephone registration is available after 5...

City Council Meeting Recap: April 21, 2026

The following is a recap of the City of St. John's Regular Council Meeting on April 21, 2026. The recap provides an overview of Council decisions. All related documents for the decisions outlined below and the full agenda from the meeting are available by clicking the button below. 

Council Meeting Video, Agenda & Documents

Development Applications:

Development applications are formal requests submitted to the City of St. John's by individuals, businesses, or developers seeking approval for...

FireFit Championships Coming to St. John’s – August 22-23, 2026

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department is proud to host the 2026 Newfoundland and Labrador Regional FireFit Championship at the Mary Brown’s Centre on August 22–23, 2026.

“This is an exciting opportunity for St. John’s to host a premier national-level firefighting event,” said Chief Sherry Colford, Fire Chief with St. John’s Regional Fire Department. “We look forward to welcoming competitors and visitors from across the region and beyond, and to showcasing the professionalism and commitment of...

Traffic Advisory: Portugal Cove Road, Major’s Path and Airport Heights Drive

Work continues on the future roundabout at Portugal Cove Road, Major’s Path, and Airport Heights Drive. Please note the updated traffic impacts below:

• On Friday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the left-turn lane eastbound on Portugal Cove Road toward Major’s Path will be closed. Left turns will not be permitted during this time. This closure is expected to last one day only.
• On Monday, April 27, starting at 9 a.m., crews will begin working on the south perimeter of the intersection, and heavy...