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Speed cushion trial on your street? Tell us what you think!
Posted on Tuesday, December 02, 2025 09:22 AM
Surveys have now been distributed to households on streets that participated in the 2025 temporary speed cushion trial.
In line with the City’s Traffic Calming Policy, temporary speed cushions were installed from summer to late fall 2025 on:
- Gleneyre Street
- Empire Avenue (between Circular Road and Rennies Mill Road)
- Smithville Crescent
With the trial now complete, residents of these streets are being asked to provide feedback on the project. At least 60% of survey respondents on a street must be in...
Traffic Advisory - Possible Lane Reductions - Water St. (between Queen St. & Waldegrave St.)
Posted on Friday, November 28, 2025 04:18 PM
Daily 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday, December 1 to Friday, December 5
To facilitate preparatory work for the Water Street Brick Sewer Rehabilitation Project, possible lane reductions will be in place as well as occasional loss of parking spaces. Flag persons will be on site. Motorists should expect delays.
Pedestrian access will be maintained.
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...
Winter Parking Bans Announced
Posted on Friday, November 28, 2025 02:08 PM
To safely and effectively clear snow from streets, the City of St. John’s prohibits parking on streets by area, time of day, and/or dependent on operational requirements through the following bans.
Any vehicle that violates the winter restrictions regardless of the conditions, or impedes snow clearing/removal operations, may be ticketed and/or towed.
Overnight Parking BansThe following Overnight Parking Bans for 2026 are in place starting Saturday, January 3 and ending at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, April...
City of St. John’s Marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Posted on Friday, November 28, 2025 01:19 PM
The City of St. John’s will join communities around the world in marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) on Wednesday, December 3, recognizing the contributions of people with disabilities and promoting inclusion across our city.
Observed annually on December 3, IDPD is a United Nations day that raises awareness of the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all aspects of political, social, economic, and cultural life. This year’s global theme is “Fostering...
Street Rehab - December 1 to 6
Posted on Friday, November 28, 2025 11:28 AM
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Contractors may be working on the following streets from December 1 to 6 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:
Canada Drive (Hamlyn Road to Cowan Avenue)
Margaret’s Place Access / Belvedere Lane
Newfoundland Drive
Update: Trail Closure - Kelly's Brook Park
Posted on Friday, November 28, 2025 10:41 AM
New accessible washrooms are coming to Kelly’s Brook Park!
To facilitate construction, the Shared-Use Path in Kelly’s Brook Park near Hoyles Avenue (including the trail connection to Hoyles Avenue) will be closed until Friday, December 5.
Periodic lane reductions on Hoyles Road will also be required to allow for the tie-in of services. The City will make every effort to minimize interruptions. The public is asked to follow all posted signage in and near the construction zone.
The City of St....
Bowring Park Conservatory/Greenhouse Closure
Posted on Thursday, November 27, 2025 12:12 PM
The Bowring Park Conservatory/Greenhouse will be closed from November 28, 2025 to January 7, 2026 to accommodate holiday lighting.
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