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Litter Crew Collects Six Tonnes
Posted on Thursday, September 01, 2022 09:45 AM
Each summer since 2014, the City of St. John’s hires a litter crew that are mandated to clean the most travelled streets of the city and areas where litter concentrates.
6 Tonnes of LitterOver 12 weeks, the 2022 summer litter crew used 575 clear garbage bags to pick up nearly 6 tonnes of litter from roadsides in St. John’s – with a four-person litter crew that is more than 55 pounds of litter picked up every day by each individual crew member!
Unfortunately, all kinds of litter is found along our...
City Reminds Drivers to Slow Down in School Zones
Posted on Thursday, September 01, 2022 08:45 AM
As kids return to school next week, motorists are reminded to reduce their speed to a maximum of 30 km/hr when driving through school zones in St. Johns.
The following streets are identified as school zones, and the speed limit of 30 km/hr will be in effect on these streets starting on Tuesday, September 7 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days:
- Pennywell Road – Bishop Abraham Elementary School
- Bond Street – Bishop Feild Elementary School
- Canada Drive – Cowan Heights Elementary School
- Doyles Road –...
Road Closure: Power's Road
Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 09:07 AM
Power’s Road between Back Line and Bidgood Park parking lot will be closed to all vehicles and pedestrians on Thursday Sept. 1, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to facilitate culvert repairs. Use an alternate route and expect delays.
The City apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
For more details or to report an issue, contact Access St. John’s by calling 311 or 754-CITY, via the app 311 St. John’s, or by email access@stjohns.ca.
Detour: Water Bridge Road
Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 07:00 AM
Motorists are advised that a detour will be in place on Waterford Bridge Road from Road Deluxe to Topsail Road from Wednesday, Aug. 31 at 7 a.m. to Friday, Sept. 9 at 4 p.m. to facilitate road construction. Flag Persons will be on site during construction.
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 754-CITY, via the app 311 St. John’s, or by email access@stjohns.ca
Text Amendment: Restaurant in Commercial Highway Zone
Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 10:51 AM
The City is considering a text amendment to the St. John’s Development Regulations, that would add Restaurant as a Permitted Use in the Commercial Highway (CH) Zone.
Comment By:
9:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Provide your comments to the Office of the City Clerk including your name and address.
Comments received become a matter of public record and are included in the Council agenda for the date a decision on the application will be made. Any identifying information (including your...
Closure: Alexander Street Area
Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 10:37 AM
Due to sewer main repairs the following roads are closed Tuesday, August 30 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.:
- Alexander St (Water St to Hamilton Ave)
- Angel Pl (Alexander St to End)
- Murphy's Sq (Alexander St to End)
Use an alternate route and expect delays.
Emergency vehicles and local traffic, including those visiting family, friends, businesses in the area will have access, while all through traffic will be detoured.
The City apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
Lane Closure: Thorburn Road
Posted on Monday, August 29, 2022 04:39 PM
The eastbound lane on Thorburn Road at the Team Gushue Highway Overpass will be closed 9 a.m. Tuesday, August 30, 2022 to 12 noon Wednesday, August 31, 2022 to facilitate construction.
Please adhere to all traffic control signage.
The City of St. John's apologizes for any inconvenience. For more details or to report an issue, contact Access St. John’s.
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