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Garbage and Recycling Postponed

Due to forecasted weather conditions, waste collection for Area 1A and 1B including recycling for 1B is postponed and will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022. Garbage collection for Area 2A and 2B including recycling for 2B will also take place as scheduled on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022.
Residents in Area 1 and Area 2 may experience wastes collected later than normal on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022 due to the double day. The City apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
Residents are reminded...

Road Construction November 21 to 25

Contractors may be working on the following streets 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. from November 21 to 25 under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs. Work could include concrete/street excavation, concrete work, paving, utility adjustment, ditch cleaning and culvert installation.  Commuters may experience traffic delays in these areas: 

Alexander Street

Allandale Road (Golf Course Entrance to the End)

Blackwood Place

Empire Avenue (Edinburgh Street to...

Road Closure - Ruby Line (Bay Bulls Road to Back Line)

7:00 a.m., Monday, November 21, 2022 to 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 9, 2022 Ruby Line, between Bay Bulls Road and Back Line, will be closed to facilitate ongoing construction work associated with the Goulds Servicing (Phase 2) Sanitary Trunk Sewer project.

Traffic will not be permitted to travel between Ruby Line and Bay Bulls Road.  Properties within the closed area of Ruby Line can be accessed from the Back Line side of the road closure.

Detour will be in place via Back Line and Dooling's Line. ...

Trail Closure - Mundy Pond Near Construction (November 18 - 8:00am to November 23 - 4:00pm

The Mundy Pond Trail near the construction area will be temporarily closed to carry out site work for the Mews Centre replacement. This closure is in effect from Friday, November 18, 2022 at 8:00 am until Wednesday, November 23, at 4:00 pm. Trail patrons are advised to turn around at the construction barriers or find alternate routes along Blackmarsh Road and Blackler Avenue to avoid the construction area.

The City apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

Bannerman Park Washrooms Reopened

Bannerman Park washrooms have reopened. The City thanks you for your patience. 

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Lane Closure - Ruby Line (West Bound Lane) at Bay Bulls Road

Motorists are advised that Ruby Line (west bound lane) will be closed to traffic at the intersection with Bay Bulls Road, to facilitate ongoing construction work associated with the Goulds Servicing (Phase 2) - Sanitary Trunk Sewer Project. The lane closure is in effect from Noon on Friday, November 18, 2022 until 7:00 am on Monday, November 21, 2022.

Traffic restrictions will be as follows:

• No access to Ruby Line from Bay Bulls Road
• No left turn onto Bay Bulls Road from Ruby Line
• Right turn only...

Updated - Street Closure - Springdale Street

Motorists are advised that Springdale Street, between Water Street and George Street West, will be closed from November 17 to November 25 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