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Street Rehab - November 13 - 18

Posted on Friday, November 10, 2023 03:40 PM

Contractors may be working on the following streets from November 13 to 18 under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs. Work could include concrete/street excavation, concrete work, paving, heater scarifying, utility adjustment, ditch cleaning and culvert installation. Commuters may experience traffic delays in these areas:

Allandale Road (near turnaround)

Brier Avenue

Canada Drive (Hamlyn Road to Columbus Drive)

Columbus Drive (Wexford Street to...

Traffic Light Shut Down - Allandale Road / Bonaventure Avenue / Elizabeth Avenue Intersection

Posted on Friday, November 10, 2023 02:54 PM

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 14

Motorists are advised that the traffic lights will be shut down starting at 9:00 a.m. to facilitate the ongoing work in this area. Flag persons will be on site directing traffic. Motorists should anticipate delays and use alternate routes where possible. Power will be restored by end of the day.

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 (709) 754-CITY (2489), via the...

Historical Cantilever Bridge in Bowring Park Reopens to Public Following Rehabilitation

Posted on Thursday, November 09, 2023 03:29 PM

The City of St. John’s is pleased to announce the reopening of the Bowring Park Cantilever Bridge, which was closed in May for repair and maintenance work to rehabilitate the bridge.

The Cantilever Bridge is a significant Heritage structure in St. John’s which received Provincial and Municipal Heritage Designation in 2020 due to its age, architectural and environmental values.

To help maintain this important heritage structure, the construction project involved general reinforced concrete...

Remembrance Day

Posted on Thursday, November 09, 2023 12:42 PM

Due to the Remembrance Day holiday on Saturday, November 11, all recreation facilities, community centres, and the Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility will be closed.

Please note:

Most City offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, November 13.
All recreation facilities will be open on Monday, November 13.
Waste and recycling will be collected on Monday, November 13.
The Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility is open for commercial users only on Monday, November 13.
All City parking...

Road Closure - Remembrance Day Parade Shea Heights

Posted on Thursday, November 09, 2023 08:53 AM

Saturday, November 11th - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Motorists are advised that Linegar Avenue (from St. John Bosco School to the Shea Heights Community Centre) will be closed to facilitate the Remembrance Day Parade.

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 (709) 754-CITY (2489), via the app 311 St. John's, or by email access@stjohns.ca

Service Interruption: City Website

Posted on Wednesday, November 08, 2023 11:07 AM

Updates to the City of St. John’s website will occur tonight from 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. NST. During this time, there will be a period of 10-15 minutes in which the website will be unavailable.

National Child Day: Free Events November 20-26

Posted on Wednesday, November 08, 2023 08:58 AM

November 20 is National Child Day in Canada, a day to celebrate the rights of children everywhere to live happy, healthy lives, and to ensure they reach their full potential. To celebrate, the City of St. John’s is offering a week of free events and programs, November 20 to 26, at various community centres. Events include Youth Drop-In, Everyone Welcome Swim and Active Playgroup.

We will conclude our week-long celebration with Move it Family Fun Event at Kenmount Terrace Community Centre on Sunday...

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