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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Please be advised that Parks Services will be in the area of The Boulevard on Thursday, February 2 and Friday February 3, 2017 to facilitate Road Side Pruning Operations.
The Boulevard will be reduced to one lane in the area of #70. There will be signage and flag persons in place.
...Motorists are advised that Englobe Corp.’s are conducting a geotechnical investigation for a bridge replacement on behalf of our client CBCL Ltd. and the City of St. John’s. Delays may occur and flagpersons will be on site
...Residents of St. John's are advised that there will be a traffic delay and lane reduction at the corner of Water Street, Job's cove and may also be interuppted on Harbour Drive caused by the construction of ALT Hotel.
...Motorists and pedestrians are advised that Water Street between Prescott Street and Clift's-Baird's Cove will be closed for a period of time for electrical repairs.
If you require additional information, please contact Access St. John's at 311 or (709) 754-CITY (2489).
Residents are advised that due to heavy snow drifting Cochrane Pond Road is closed effective immediately until further notice.
If you wish to speak to an operator, please contact Access St. John's @ 311 or 754-CITY (2489)
The City of St. John's would like to advise that there is heavy drifting snow and blowing snow on Pearltown Road. Motorists are asked to use an alternative route. If you require further information, please contact Access St. John's at 311 or 754-CITY (2489).
Road Closures and No Stopping - Tow Away Zones
For safety reasons, the following streets will be closed from 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan 1 until after the fireworks:
...UPDATE - New Gower Street - East Bound from Waldegrave to Queens Road will close at 6 p.m. on Dec 31.
For safety reasons, the following streets will be closed from 8 a.m. on Dec 31, to 8 a.m on Jan 1:
...Motorists are advised that due to infrastructure work on Blackmarsh Road, a detour will be in place between Frecker Drive and Harrington Drive. Flagpersons will be on site and detours will be in place.
...Contractors may be working on the following streets from December 5 -9 under the City's annual Sidewalk Maintenance Program. Work may involve concrete work, paving, utility adjustment, etc. Commuters may experience traffic delays on these streets:
...The 2016 Annual Downtown Christmas Parade, organized by Downtown St. John’s, has been rescheduled to take place on Sunday, Dec. 4 at noon
...The lane reduction on Bays Bulls Road near the overpass will end at 4 p.m. today, Monday, Dec. 5.
...Motorists are advised that this work has been postponed until further notice.
If you wish to speak with an operator, please call Access St. John's at 311 or (709) 754-CITY (2489).
Contractors may be working on the following streets from November 28 - December 2 under the City's annual Sidewalk Maintenance Program. Work may involve concrete work, paving, utility adjustment, etc. Commuters may experience traffic delays on these streets: Alexander Street
...Motorists are advised that King's Bridge Road (between Kenna's Hill and Empire Avenue) will have a lane reduction in place on Friday, November 25, 2016 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm to facilitate roadwork. Flagpersons will be on site. Also, Kenna's Hill (southbound) will have a lane reduction.
...Contractor will be conducting CCTV Sewer Pipe Inspections on the following streets in Goulds from November 25 -26, 2016. Traffic interruptions and delays may be experienced during this project; however, kept to a minimum and two-way traffic will be maintained. Flag persons will be used to...
Residents of St. John's are advised there are water main repairs ongoing on 20 Quebec Street. The road is closed on Quebec Street from between Vancouver Street to Halifax Street. Only emergency vehicles will be allowed access
...Contractors may be working on the following streets from November 21-25 under the City's annual Sidewalk Maintenance Program. Work may involve concrete work, paving, utility adjustment, etc. Commuters may experience traffic delays on these streets:
...Motorists are advised that there will be a road closure on O’Brien Farm Road between Mount Scio Road and Exmouth Street to facilitate a film crew. On days of filming a detour will be in place and flagpersons will be present. Local Traffic Only November 15,16,21,23,24,25,30 and December 1
...Contractors may be working on the following streets from November 14-18 under the City's annual Sidewalk Maintenance Program. Work may involve concrete work, paving, utility adjustment, etc. Commuters may experience traffic delays on these streets:
...Motorists are advised of the following road closures on Friday, November 11, 2016 to facilitate Remembrance Day events:
...Motorists are advised that there is a NEW 10 Ton Weight Restriction on Bay Bulls Road at Waterford Bridge Road Bridge. Please use alternate route until further notice.
...Contractors may be working on the following streets from November 7-10 under the City's annual Streets Rehabilitation and Sidewalk Programs. Work could include Street excavations, concrete work, paving, utility adjustment, ditch cleaning, culvert installation, etc. Commuters may...
Contractors may be working on the following streets from October 31-November 4 under the City's annual Sreets Rehabilitation and Sidewalk Programs. Work could include street excavations, concrete work, paving, utility adjustment, ditch cleaning, culvert installation, etc. Commuters may...
Contractors may be working on the following streets from October 24-28 under the City's annual Streets Rehabilitation and Sidewalk Programs. Work could include Street excavations, concrete work, paving, utility adjustment, ditch cleaning, culvert installation, etc. Commuters may...