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map showing the intersection where detours will be in place

Traffic Delays: Water Street Infrastructure Improvements (March 23, 2023)

Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2023 08:22 AM

The final phase of the five-year Water Street Infrastructure Improvement project begins March 27, 2023.

This project will proceed in phases. For the first stage, there will be significant traffic delays and detours in the following areas:

Waldegrave Street heading south from the New Gower Street/ Barter’s Hill intersection (near the Delta Hotel) to Water Street will be closed to through traffic. Local access only will be provided along Waldegrave Street. Motorists will have to find another...

Issue with Council Live Stream: March 21, 2023

Posted on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 02:21 PM

Due to a technical issue beyond our control, the link to the agenda and live stream for the regular Council meeting today is not working. In the interim, members of the public can use the following link to view today's meeting:

https://pub-stjohns.escribemeetings.com/

Select today's date to view.

We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to have this issue rectified soon.

Garbage and Recycling Postponed March 20

Posted on Sunday, March 19, 2023 08:43 PM

Due to forecasted high winds, garbage and recycling collection will be postponed on Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

Impacted areas:

1A and 1B

Garbage collection for Area 1A and 1B, including recycling for 1A will now take place on Tuesday, Mar. 21.

Garbage collection for Area 2A and 2B, including recycling for 2A, will also take place as scheduled on Tuesday.

Residents in Area 1 and Area 2 may experience delays due to the double collection day.

The City apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

Residents...

Closure - Springdale Street

Posted on Friday, March 17, 2023 09:40 AM

Motorists are advised that Springdale Street, between Water Street and George Street West, will be closed on May 3 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to facilitate the ongoing construction of the JAG Hotel. A traffic detour will be in place.

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

24-Hour Parking Restriction Ending: March 16

Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2023 02:55 PM

The 24-Hour Parking Restriction outside the Designated Downtown Area and Business District ends at 6 p.m., Thursday, Mar. 16, 2023.

The overnight winter parking restriction remains in effect.

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Addressing Affordable Housing Through Innovative Design

Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2023 02:29 PM

Achieving our affordable housing goals requires creativity in the housing market. These means offering diverse housing options that meet the needs of residents while integrating into our unique neighbourhoods.

But where to start?

If you have an interest in this market and want to learn more about emerging approaches in housing, you will want to attend an upcoming session, hosted by the City.

The Innovative Housing Design Information Session on March 28, 2023 from 10 a.m.to 12 noon at the Foran...

St. Patrick’s Day Holiday City Schedule

Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:55 PM

Due to the St. Patrick’s Day holiday on Monday, Mar. 20, the weekly City Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, Mar. 21 at 3 p.m.

Please note:

Garbage and recycling will be collected on Monday.
The Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility is open for commercial users only from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
All City parking by-laws are still in effect including paid parking regulations as Monday is not a Shops Closing holiday.
The Loop at Bannerman Park will be open, weather permitting. Call 709-733-LOOP...

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