Public Advisory
The City of St. John's posts public advisories whenever we have an interruption in service to ensure the public is kept informed. Some of the categories of advisories include water, garbage, recreation, traffic and building closures. The view below lists advisories that are upcoming or currently on-going.
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Motorists are advised that the clean up of the oil spill on Blackmarsh Road from Columbus Drive to Blackler Avenue has been completed.
The City of St. John's apologizes for any inconvenience.
Motorists are advised that the road is now open - Blackmarsh Road from Columbus Drive to Blackler Avenue.
The City of St. John's apologizes for any inconvenience.
Residents of St. John's are advised that Bonaventure Avenue is closed from Mullock Street to Howley Avenue from approximately 4am to 12 noon today, July 7th, to facilitate emergency sewer main repairs.
Access will be given to local traffic only.
...Motorists are advised that existing retaining wall structure along Waterford Bridge Road adjacent to Civic #175 is being replaced. While it is anticipated that lanes in both directions will remain open, the lane widths will be reduced at this location. There will be delays associated with this...
Motorists are advised that sections of Back Line between Doyle's Road and Ridgemount Street may be reduced to one way from Monday to Friday between 7:00 am and 5:30 pm beginning Monday, July 6, 2015 and continuing until the end of August 2015.
The City will be working on the following streets from July 6 to 10 under the street rehabilitation program. Commuters may experience traffic delays in these areas.
...Motorists are advised that there will be a road closure on Waldegrave Street from New Gower Street to Water Street starting at 7 a.m. on July 4, 2015 through to 7 p.m. on July 5, 2015. A detour will be in place and flagpersons will be present during construction.
...Motorists are advised that there will be a road closure on Leslie Street from Eric Street to Warbury Street starting on July 2, 2015 and expected to last approximately four days. A detour will be in place and flagpersons will be present during construction. The City of St. John's apologizes...
The following road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect on Wednesday July 1, 2015 for Canada Day/Memorial Day activities: Sunrise Ceremony
...Motorists and pedestrians are advised that Job Street will be closed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2015 to facilitate watermain repairs. Motorists should use an alternate route and expect delays. Emergency vehicles will be given access.
...The City will be working on the following streets from June 29 to July 3, 2015, under the Streets Rehabilitation Program. Commuters may experience traffic delays in these areas.
...The City will be working on the following streets from June 22-26 under the street rehabilitation program. Commuters may experience traffic delays in these areas.
...The Ride for Dad takes place Saturday, June 20 from 10 to 11 a.m.
...Motorists and pedestrians are advised that the eastbound lane of Strawberry Marsh Road will be closed at Allandale Road to Elizabeth Avenue today, Wednesday, June 17, 2015 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to install a new water meter. Motorists should use an alternate route and expect delays.
...Motorists and pedestrians are advised that the eastbound lane of Strawberry Marsh Road will be closed at Allandale Road to Elizabeth Avenue today, Tuesday, June 16, 2015 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. to install a new water metre. Motorists should use an alternate route and expect delays.
...The City will be working on the following streets from June 15 to 19 under the street rehabilitation program. Commuters may experience traffic delays in these areas.
...There will be a lane reduction in the vicinity of Elizabeth Avenue at the Allandale Road intersection to facilitate work on the new water transmission main. Motorists can expect delays through this intersection.
The City will be working on the following streets from June 8 to 12 under the street rehabilation program. Commuters may experience traffic delays in these areas.
...Motorists and pedestrians are advised that Albany Place will be closed today, Friday June 5, 2015 from 2 to 5 p.m.7 to to accommodate a sewer lateral replacement. Access will be given to local traffic only.
...Motorists are advised that the road closure on Cashin Avenue Extension between Campbell Avenue and Blackmarsh Road will be extended an additional week, to June 19, 2015. Motorists should use an alternate route....
Motorist are advised the Albany Street is closed between Blackmarsh Road and Albany Place to facilitate watermain repairs. Access will be granted to local residents.
Crews are currently working on repairs and are anticipated to be completed by 12 noon today, Tuesday June 2, 2015.
...Motorists are advised that the above bridge will be closed beginning on June 1st to facilitate repairs. There will be no through traffic and an alternate route will be implemented via Doyle’s Road. This will apply to all traffic including emergency vehicles, farm equipment, school buses and...
The City will be working on the following streets from June 1 to June 5 under the street rehabilitation program. Commuters may experience traffic delays in these areas.
...Motorists are advised that Portugal Cove Road from Macdonald Drive to New Cove Road is now open.
The City of St. John's apologizes for any inconvenience.