Traffic Advisories

Stay informed about current traffic impacts in the City of St. John’s. This page provides up-to-date information on active traffic advisories related to construction, road work, special events, and other planned activities that may affect roads, sidewalks, and public access. 

We encourage drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians to check this page regularly and plan their routes accordingly to avoid delays and stay safe.

Click the links below to open the full traffic advisory. 

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    Road Closure: Golf Avenue (Raleigh Street to Buckmaster Circle)

    Motorists are advised that Golf Avenue, from Raleigh Street to Buckmaster Circle, will be closed from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, June 22 to facilitate water and sewer connections. Local access will be maintained, while all other traffic will be deto...

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    Street Rehab - June 22-27, 2026

    Contractors may be working on the following streets from June 22 to 27 under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. 

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    Street Rehab - June 15-20, 2026

    Contractors may be working on the following streets from June 15 to 20 under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs.  Work could include concrete/street excavation, concrete work, paving, heater scarifying, u...

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    Notice of Trail Improvement Work – Quidi Vidi Lake Trail

    Beginning today, the Grand Concourse Association will be installing solar lighting along the south side of the Quidi Vidi Lake Trail, from the Boathouse to The Boulevard.

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    Traffic Advisory - Circular Road at Bannerman Road Lane Reduction

    Motorists are advised there will be a temporary lane reduction and sidewalk closure at Circular Road and Bannerman Road to facilitate work of the Kelly’s Brook Shared-Use Path – Carpasian Road to Bannerman Road project. Signage will be in place and f...

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    Traffic Advisory - Mews Memorial 8K Road Race Lane Reductions/Closures

    Motorists are advised that the following road closures/lane reductions will be in place on Sunday, June 14 from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. to facilitate the Mews Memorial 8k Road Race.

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    Traffic Advisory - Run for Women Lane Reductions/Road Closures

    Motorists are advised of the following lane reductions / road closures to accommodate the Run for Women on Saturday, June 13. Motorists are advised to find an alternate route. Residents may be temporarily detained while race participants are passing....

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    Street Rehab - June 8-13, 2026

    Contractors may be working on the following streets from June 8 to 13 under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs. Work could include concrete/street excavation, concrete work, paving, heater scarifying, uti...

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    Construction to Begin on Kelly’s Brook Shared-Use Path from Carpasian Road to Bannerman Road

    Construction on the final phase of the Kelly’s Brook Shared-Use Path, between Carpasian Road and Bannerman Road, is scheduled to begin the week of June 8 and continue through October 2026.

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    Trail Closure – Kelly’s Brook Park, June 2026

    As part of the ongoing construction of new accessible washrooms at Kelly’s Brook Park, the shared-use path in Kelly’s Brook Park near Hoyles Avenue (including the trail connection to Hoyles Avenue) will be closed for the next few weeks to facilitate ...

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    Traffic Advisory: Empire Avenue

    Motorists are advised that sanitary sewer upgrades are taking place on Empire Avenue between Freshwater Road and O’Dea Place starting Tuesday, June 2 and continuing Monday to Friday until Tuesday, June 30.

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    Street Rehab - June 1 to 5

    Contractors may be working on the following streets from June 1 to 5 under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs.  Work could include concrete/street excavation, concrete work, paving, heater scarifying, uti...

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    Traffic Advisory – Future Portugal Cove Road Roundabout - May 28

    On Thursday, May 28 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the westbound right turning lane from Portugal Cove Road to Major’s Path will be closed. Traffic will be detoured via Chinook Lane and Airport Road.

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    Trail Closure - Kelly’s Brook Park

    To facilitate the construction of new accessible washrooms at Kelly’s Brook Park, the Shared-Use Path in Kelly’s Brook Park near Hoyles Avenue (including the trail connection to Hoyles Avenue) will be closed on Wednesday, May 27 for approximately 1 w...

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    Street Rehab - May 25 to 29

    Contractors may be working on the following streets from May 25 to 29 under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs.  Work could include concrete/street excavation, concrete work, paving, heater scarifying, ut...

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