Traffic Advisories

Stay informed about current traffic impacts in the City of St. John’s. This page provides up-to-date information on active traffic advisories related to construction, road work, special events, and other planned activities that may affect roads, sidewalks, and public access. Information is also available below regarding traffic disruptions related to the 2025 Canada Games, and traffic disruptions related to the ongoing wildfires are located at StJohns.ca/Alerts.

We encourage drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians to check this page regularly and plan their routes accordingly to avoid delays and stay safe.

Please click the links in the bulleted list below to open the full traffic advisory. 

Active/Upcoming Advisories

• Street Rehab List for August 11 to 16 - Check out a list of streets contractors may be working as part of 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. 
• Blackhead Road - To facilitate culvert rehabilitation, construction work will occur along the edge of Blackhead Road starting on Monday, August 11 west of Maddox Cove Road and East of Blackhead Village Road. 
• Airport Heights Drive - As part of the ongoing Major’s Path and Portugal Cove Road Improvements project, expect lane reductions, detours, and delays until fall 2025.

• Lane Reduction (Brookfield Road between Pearltown Road and Lester's Farm) - To facilitate work of the Brookfield Road Water Transmission Main Relocation project. Alternate pedestrian routes will be provided. Signage will be in place and flag persons will be on site.

• Freshwater Road/Kenmount Road (between Polina Road and Crosbie Road) - Starting Friday, July 18, road and sidewalk upgrades on Freshwater Road/Kenmount Road (between Polina Rd and Crosbie Rd) will result in lane shifts, daily detours, and sidewalk closures. Expect delays and consider alternate routes.

• Macdonald Drive (between Toronto Street and Quebec Street) - A temporary lane reduction and sidewalk closure will be in place until August 8 on Macdonald Drive to accommodate work on the Portugal Cove Road to Logy Bay Road Shared-Use Path project. Traffic delays can be expected – please consider alternate routes. Signage and flag persons will be on site to guide traffic. 

• Lambe's Lane - Construction activity is ongoing in the area to complete a shared-use path and road/sidewalk upgrades as part of the Fortis Canada Games Complex project. Please note that Lambe's Lane is now a one-way street. Access is from Westerland Road only, exiting onto Elizabeth Avenue.

2025 Canada Games Traffic Advisories

The City of St. John’s is excited to host the 2025 Canada Games! With events unfolding city-wide and visitors arriving from across the country, it's important to stay informed on traffic impacts. 

To avoid delays, residents and visitors are strongly encouraged to arrange a ride with friends or family, use taxis or ride-sharing services, or use public transit. If choosing to drive, arriving early is strongly recommended, as motorists should expect delays, road closures, and limited parking availability.

Access for emergency vehicles, local residents and businesses will be maintained. 

Below is an outline of advisories by area, as well as information about public transit. You can click the links below to jump to each section:

• Downtown Area
• Quidi Vidi Lake Area
• Team Gushue Highway Area
• Public Transportation 

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), email access@stjohns.ca or submit an inquiry online.

Downtown Area

Saturday, August 16

Times: 5 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Event: Criterium Cycling

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

• Water Street (Adelaide Street to St. John's Lane)
• Harbour Drive (Bishop's Cove to Job's Cove)
• George Street (Adelaide Street to Water Street)
• Beck's Cove
• Ayre's Cove
• Clifts Baird's Cove
• Prescott Street (Duckworth Street to Water Street)

No Parking (Tow Away) Zones
Please note that vehicles parked at the below locations from 4 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. will be ticketed and/or towed: 

• Water Street (Adelaide Street to Prescott Street)
• Harbour Drive (Bishop's Cove to Job's Cove)
• Beck's Cove
• Ayre's Cove
• Clifts Baird's Cove

Parking
Public parking is available in the City Hall parking garage, through on-street parking or paid privately owned parking garages and lots. 

Accessible parking will be available on Adelaide Street. To learn more about other accessible parking spaces, refer to our accessible parking map. 

Sunday, August 24

Times: 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Event: Closing Ceremonies

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

• 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)
• Queen Street
• George Street (Queen Street to Adelaide Street) 
• Duckworth Street (westbound diverted to Church Hill)
• Water Street (Adelaide Street to Prescott Street)

No Parking (Tow Away) Zones
Please note that vehicles parked at the below locations from 12 to 11 p.m. will be ticketed and/or towed: 

• New Gower Street (Waldegrave Street/Barter’s Hill to Duckworth Street)
• Adelaide Street
• Queen Street
• George Street (Queen Street to Adelaide Street)

Parking
The City Hall parking garage will not be available for public parking.  Motorists can use on-street parking or paid privately owned parking garages and lots.

Accessible parking will be available in the St. John's Convention Centre parking lot, accessed via Waldegrave Street. To learn more about other accessible parking spaces, refer to our accessible parking map. 

Quidi Vidi Lake Area

Wednesday, August 6 to Sunday, August 17

Event: Canoe and Kayak

Road Closures
The following roads will be closed at all times from August 6 to 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.

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

Additional accessible parking spots will be added to the Dominion parking lot.

Team Gushue Highway Area

Monday, August 11

Times: 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Event: Cycling

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)

Additionally, Kelsey Drive/Goldstone Street will have lane reductions near the Team Gushue Highway overpass. Two-lane traffic will be maintained. 

Public Transportation

From August 10 to 16 and August 18 to 24, Metrobus will operate Route 34 every 30 minutes from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., providing service to several Canada Games venues across the city. During the Games, anyone with 2025 Canada Games accreditation or a ticket can ride Metrobus for free.

Visit Metrobus.com to learn more about route modifications during the Canada Games. 

Park and Ride

Shuttle service will be available at the College of the North Atlantic Prince Phillip Drive Campus and St. Pat's Ballpark from August 10 to 13, August 15 to 16, August 18 to 21, and August 23 to 24. Shuttles will run every hour from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Additional shuttle service will run every hour from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. between August 10 to 16 and August 19 to 23, servicing the College of the North Atlantic, Village Mall, Swilers Rugby Club and Newfoundland Sports Centre. 

From August 9 to 16 and August 18 to 24, shuttles will run every hour from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. between the College of the North Atlantic Prince Philip Drive Campus and Memorial University. 

'Load and Go' shuttle will operate from St. George's Elementary and the Royal Newfoundland Yacht Club on August 11 to 13 and August 15 to 16, starting 10 a.m. with departure times to be determined.