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Clarification on Fire Ban for SJRFD Jurisdiction
Posted on Wednesday, August 09, 2023 10:55 AM
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department wishes to remind all citizens that a fire ban is currently in effect within the Region which includes the City of St. John’s, City of Mount Pearl, and Town of Paradise. The fire ban that is currently in effect will be evaluated and updated by Friday, August 11.
Over the last two days, some have been asking why SJRFD has a fire ban in place and the Provincial Department of Fisheries, Forestry, and Agriculture had the Eastern Avalon Fire Hazard Actual Index...
Cruise ship Celebrity Summit arrives August 10, 2023
Posted on Wednesday, August 09, 2023 10:42 AM
The Celebrity Summit with 2450 passengers is scheduled to arrive in the Port of St. John’s at 7 a.m. on Thursday August 10 and depart at 7 p.m.
Please note that ship arrivals and departures are subject to various conditions, including weather and ships’ schedules. For the most up-to-date information on cruise ships coming to the City of St. John’s call the Cruise Information Line
Parking ImpactThe public is reminded that parking is limited on Harbour Drive during cruise ship visits to accommodate...
Closure of Springdale Street (between Water Street and George Street West)
Posted on Tuesday, August 08, 2023 09:39 AM
Motorists are advised that Springdale Street, between Water Street and George Street West, will be closed August 9 to 11
from 7:00 a.m to 5:00 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
Road Closure - Old Bay Bulls Road
Posted on Monday, August 07, 2023 02:09 PM
Old Bay Bulls Road (south end) at Bay Bulls Road
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Motorists are advised of the closure of Old Bay Bulls Road (south end) at the Bay Bulls Road intersection. No vehicular traffic will be permitted to pass through the closed section of Old Bay Bulls Road.
A detour will be in place on Old Bay Bulls Road to direct traffic along Walsh's Lane and Bay Bulls Road. Local access for vehicular and pedestrian traffic inside the detoured area is permitted. ...
Street Rehab - August 7 to 12
Posted on Friday, August 04, 2023 05:12 PM
Contractors may be working on the following streets from August 7 to 12 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:
Blackhead Road
Columbus Drive (Canada Drive to Captain Whelan Drive, Shared-Use Path only)
Coughlan Place
Darcy Street
Elton Place
Empire...
Fire Ban for SJRFD Jurisdiction: August 4, 2023
Posted on Friday, August 04, 2023 03:02 PM
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) wishes to advise all citizens that a fire ban is currently in effect within the region which includes the City of St. John’s, City of Mount Pearl, and Town of Paradise. The fire ban will remain in effect for a minimum of 7 days, with an update to be provided on Friday, August 11, 2023. This includes backyard firepits, chimineas, charcoal BBQs and open fires. Propane firepits and BBQs are permitted.
In the meantime, SJRFD are asking people to be fire...
Notice to Motorists - Allandale Road / Bonaventure Avenue / Elizabeth Avenue Intersection
Posted on Thursday, August 03, 2023 02:06 PM
7:00 a.m. Monday, August 7, 2023 to 5:00 p.m. November 30, 2023
Motorists are advised that construction will begin at the intersection of Allandale Road / Bonaventure Avenue / Elizabeth Avenue to facilitate construction works for Phase I of the Elizabeth Avenue Street Rehabilitation and Shared-Use Path project. For details on this project visit EngageStJohns.ca
Signage will be in place and flag persons will be on site. Motorists may experience slow-downs and delays and are encouraged to use an...
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