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Water Street Construction Project: Phase V Complete

Phase Five of the Water Street Infrastructure Improvement Project is now complete. 

As of 6 p.m., Tuesday July 11, two-way traffic will resume on Prescott Street. 

The City would like to thank the public and the business community for their patience during construction.

Water Outage Update: Service Restored

The watermain break that caused an unplanned water outage affecting the west end of the City is being repaired. Crews have rerouted water and all areas should now have water restored. 

During this repair some areas of the Petty Harbour Long Pond water supply will be temporarily supplied from the Bay Bulls Big Pond water supply.

Property owners may notice the water is cloudy, milky or have a slight chlorine smell for several hours. These issues are temporary and typically clear within a few hours....

Water Outage in West End July 11

A large portion of the west end is without water this morning. Crews are working quickly to restore water service. Further information will be provided as soon as it is available. 

Please note, South Brook Trail and the washrooms, pool and splash pad in Bowring Park are closed until further notice.

Closed - 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 from July 11 to 14 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to facilitate the ongoing construction of the JAG Hotel.  A traffic detour will be in place.

 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), via the app 311 St. John’s, or by email access@stjohns.ca

Street Rehab - July 10 to 14

Contractors may be working on the following streets from July 10 to 14 under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs.  Work could include concrete/street excavation, concrete work, paving, heater scarifying, utility adjustment, ditch cleaning and culvert installation.  Commuters may experience traffic delays in these areas:

Alexander Street

Barkham Street

Blackhead Road

Burdell Place

Chinook Lane

Darcy Street

Elton Place

Empire Avenue (Bonaventure Avenue to...

Road Closure / Detour - Back Line (Goulds) Vicinity of Civic #294 to Civic #301

Tuesday, July 11 to Friday, September 29 (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) 

Motorists are advised that a portion of Back Line (Gould’s), in vicinity of Civic #294 to Civic # 301, will be closed to through traffic to facilitate work of a large diameter culvert replacement project. Traffic will be detoured to Main Road by way of Doyle’s Road and/or Dooling’s Line. Signage will be in place and flag persons will be on site. Motorists may encounter some delays.
 
The City of St. John's apologizes for any...

Kenmount Terrace Splashpad - Open

The Kenmount Terrace Splashpad repairs have been completed and is now open. Thank you for your patience.