Permanent Speed Cushions Coming to Select Streets

The City of St. John’s has announced additional traffic calming measures that will be implemented on City streets.

Streets that have already trialed temporary traffic calming, and will see permanent installation of speed cushions in 2025 include:

• Empire Avenue between Carpasian Road and Bonaventure Avenue
• Toronto Street between Princess Anne Place and Edmonton Place
• Vinnicombe Street between Larkhall Street and Baird Place
• Ladysmith Drive between Kiwanis Street and Lady Anderson Street
• Durdle Drive between main Road and back Line

The permanent speed cushions will be installed during the upcoming construction season. Residents can get updates on street rehabilitation schedules by subscribing to receive emails.

Information for streets that will receive temporary traffic calming speed cushions in 2025 will be shared with Council at a later date.  

In May 2023, City Council approved an updated Traffic Calming Policy following public engagement and a comprehensive review of the former process in 2022. Traffic calming uses mostly physical traffic management techniques that aim to reduce the negative effects of motor vehicle use, alter driver behavior, and improve conditions for all street users.

If you would like to request traffic calming, or discuss a concern about traffic in your neighbourhood, please contact our Transportation Division at trafficcalming@stjohns.ca, or contact Access St. John's by dialing 311 or 709-754-CITY (2489).