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Traffic Advisory - Team Gushue Highway Area (Canada Games Cycling Events)

To facilitate cycling events for the 2025 Canada Games, please note the following road closures and lane reductions.

Dates and Times

• Sunday, August 10: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Monday, August 11: 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Road Closures

The following roads will be closed during the above-noted times: 

• Team Gushue Highway (Topsail Road to Goldstone Street), including all access points
• George’s Pond Road (Blackmarsh Road to Team Gushue Highway)
• Brier Avenue (New Pennywell Road to Team Gushue Highway)

Lane Reductions

Recreation Registration - Error with RECconnect Age Categories

We have become aware that some residents have had trouble when registering for recreation programs due to an error in the RECconnect system that is affecting the accurate reading of age categories.

This issue has been escalated to the software provider, and we are currently awaiting a resolution. In the meantime, if you are experiencing this issue, please contact one of the following to have your correct date of birth manually added to your account:

• Email recreation@stjohns.ca or recconnect@stjohns...

Traffic Advisory - Blackhead Road

7:00 a.m., Monday, August 11 to 6:00 p.m., Friday, September 12

To facilitate culvert rehabilitation, construction work will occur along the edge of Blackhead Road starting on Monday, August 11 in the following areas:

• Blackhead Road (West of Maddox Cove Road)
• Blackhead Road (East of Blackhead Village Road)

Alternate pedestrian routes will be provided. Signage will be in place and flag persons will be on site. Slowdowns and delays will be experienced. 

The City of St. John's apologizes for any...

Traffic Advisory - Downtown Area (Canada Games Opening Ceremony)

Date: Saturday, August 9
Times: 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.

To facilitate the opening ceremony for the 2025 Canada Games, please note the following road closures and parking restrictions. 

Road Closures

The following roads will be closed from 12 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, August 9:

• New Gower Street (Waldegrave Street/Barter’s Hill to Duckworth Street)
• Queen's Road (City Hall Parking Garage to Long's Hill)
• Adelaide Street (Water Street to New Gower Street)
• Water Street eastbound (Waldegrave Street to Adelaide Street)

Update: Paul Reynolds Community Centre to Open August 6

Please be advised that repairs will be completed today and the Paul Reynolds Community Centre will reopen on Wednesday, August 6 at 7 a.m. The pool will follow it’s regular schedule.

The City apologizes for any inconvenience caused by the closure.

Traffic Advisory - Quidi Vidi Lake Area

To facilitate canoe and kayak events for the 2025 Canada Games, the following roads will be closed at all times from Wednesday, August 6 to Sunday, August 17:

• Clancey Drive (Lake Avenue to Lakeview Avenue)
• Lakeview Avenue (Clancey Drive to Forest Road)

Access will be maintained for local residents and the Quidi Vidi Boathouse via Lakeview Avenue.

Limited parking will be available on the lakeside of the Dominion parking lot and gravel lots around Quidi Vidi Lake. Additional accessible parking spots...

Drifting Smoke in St. John’s Region

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department is advising residents that wildfires are causing drifting smoke into St. John’s and surrounding areas. While the incident is outside our direct jurisdiction, the smoke may affect air quality in our area.

We recommend that residents turn off air exchangers and HVAC units to help reduce indoor smoke exposure.

Stay safe, stay informed, and monitor local updates for changes.