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Street Rehab - September 5 to 9

Posted on Friday, September 01, 2023 08:44 PM

Contractors may be working on the following streets from September 5 to 9 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:

Canada Drive

Columbus Drive

Coughlan Place

Darcy Street

Dublin Road

Elton Place

Empire Avenue (Graves Street to Little Street)

Freshwater...

Labour Day Holiday

Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2023 03:04 PM

Due to the Labour Day holiday on Mon. Sept. 4 all City offices and facilities will be closed.

Please note:

Garbage and recycling collection will not occur on Monday, it will be collected on Tues. Sept. 5 along with the regular Tuesday collection. Waste collection time may be later than usual as waste from two areas will be collected.
Street cleaning operations will occur as scheduled on Mon. Sept 4, starting at 10 p.m. Vehicles not removed during the time indicated will be ticketed.
Robin Hood Bay...

Hurricane Preparedness

Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2023 01:24 PM

It’s hurricane season and the City of St. John’s is asking everyone to do their part to be prepared.

72 Hour Rule

In the event of an emergency, please be prepared to be on your own for 72 hours.

During major storms, the focus of City crews is to maintain access to streets so emergency vehicles (Fire/Police/Ambulance) and utility crews can respond to emergencies.

If you are prepared for 72 hours, this allows time for first responders and utility companies to attend to emergency calls and assist...

Splash Pads Open Until September 10

Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2023 01:18 PM

Please be advised that City of St. John’s splash pads will remain open until Sunday, September 10. Splash pads are open 9 a.m. to dusk daily at Bowring Park, Bannerman Park and Kenmount Terrace Community Centre.

Update - Lane Reduction - Water Street (in the vicinity of the National War Memorial)

Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2023 08:50 AM

7:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 5 to 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 22

Motorists are advised that Water Street (in the vicinity of the National War Memorial) will be reduced to one lane to facilitate the sewer replacement work adjacent to the National War Memorial. Signage will be in place and flag persons will be on site. Motorists may experience delays and are encouraged to use an alternate route, if possible.

The City of St. John’s apologizes for any inconvenience. For more details or to report an...

Closure: Sports Fields August 31, 2023

Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2023 08:19 AM

Please be advised that all City of St. John's outdoor sports fields (including pitches and diamonds) are closed Thursday, August 31 due to inclement weather and field conditions.

Cruise Ship Silver Shadow Cancelled August 31, 2023

Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 03:07 PM

The Silver Shadow cruise ship scheduled to arrive on Thursday, August 31 has cancelled the visit to St. John’s. The next ship scheduled to arrive in our port is the National Geographic Explorer, with 112 passengers, on September 7 at 6 a.m.

A full list of the cruise ships coming to port this season can be found on the City of St. John’s website at Cruise Ship Information and Schedules.

Cruise ship arrivals and departures are subject to various factors including marine conditions and ships’...

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