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Street Rehab - June 26 to 30
Posted on Friday, June 23, 2023 04:14 PM
Contractors may be working on the following streets from June 26 to 30 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
Avondale Place
Barkham Street
Berrigan Place
Blackwood Place
Burdell Place
Chinook Lane
Darcy Street
Doyle's Road Extension
Canada Day Celebrations
Posted on Friday, June 23, 2023 10:50 AM
Annually the City of St. John's hosts Canada Day celebrations on July 1. All Canada Day events are accessible, and all activities are free of charge.
- Be among the first in the country to start the Canada Day celebrations. The day begins with the Sunrise Event at 6 a.m. at Signal Hill National Historic Site. A free, wheelchair accessible Metrobus Shuttle will bring you from the Signal Hill Visitor Centre up to Cabot Tower. After the return shuttle, join everyone for free birthday cupcakes at the...
Fast Facts on the George Street Stage Fence
Posted on Thursday, June 22, 2023 04:33 PM
Why is the City erecting a security fence on the George Street stage?
Council, staff and stakeholders are very concerned about the potential safety risks for individuals sleeping rough on the George Street stage, but this is not the only reason why Council voted to erect a security fence.
In recent years, the stage on George Street has been subjected to a number of unsafe acts, from unauthorized access - including sheltering in the electrical room - to infrastructure damage and vandalism. These...
Updated - Road Closure - Bay Bulls Road (Old Bay Bulls Road to Walsh's Lane)
Posted on Thursday, June 22, 2023 04:22 PM
Motorists are advised that Bay Bulls Road from Civic 333 Bay Bulls Road to the Old Bay Bulls Road intersection will remain closed until Friday, June 30 at 5 p.m. No vehicular traffic will be permitted to pass through the closed section of Bay Bulls Road.
A detour remains in place on Bay Bulls Road (Old Bay Bulls Road to Walsh's Lane) to direct traffic around the construction zone. Local access for vehicular and pedestrian traffic inside the detoured area is permitted. Signage will be in place...
June Holiday
Posted on Thursday, June 22, 2023 04:20 PM
Due to the June Holiday on Mon. June 26, most City offices and facilities will be closed. The weekly City Council meeting will take place on Tues. June 27 at 3 p.m.
Please note the following:
- Garbage and recycling will be collected on Monday.
- The Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility is open for commercial users only from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- All City parking by-laws are still in effect including paid parking regulations as Monday is not a Shops Closing Holiday.
- Street cleaning operations will...
Immediate Road Closure - Waterford Bridge Road (from Water Street/Topsail Road to Road de Luxe)
Posted on Thursday, June 22, 2023 02:22 PM
Motorists are advised of the immediate closure of Waterford Bridge Road from the Water Street/Topsail Road intersection to Road De Luxe. Motorists are encouraged to use an alternate route.
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
Pedestrian-Only Zone in Quidi Vidi Village Starts on June 23
Posted on Thursday, June 22, 2023 11:55 AM
The City of St. John’s is implementing a pedestrian-only zone in Quidi Vidi Village during weekends (Friday to Sunday) this summer, starting June 23 until September 4.
This is the third year that the pedestrian-only zone is being implemented in Quidi Vidi Village, following positive feedback from residents and the community in previous years.
Barrows Road and Stone’s Road will be closed to through traffic from Friday to Sunday, noon to 10 p.m. Local traffic will be permitted with barricades...
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