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. 

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

• Stanley's Lane - To facilitate culvert repairs, Stanley's Lane, at the intersection of Bay Bulls Road, will be closed to traffic on Thursday, September 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Access for local residents and emergency services will be maintained via Old Bay Bulls Road.
• Ordnance Street - Starting on Tuesday, September 23, Ordnance Street will be closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to facilitate paving. Access for locals and pedestrians will be maintained. Please obey signage and flagpersons in the area.
• Brookfield Road - Brookfield Road (near #217 to Pearltown Road) will be reduced to one lane from 7 a.m., Sept. 22 to 6 p.m., Sept. 29, 2025 for water main relocation work. Temporary traffic signals will manage single-lane access, with alternate pedestrian routes, signage, and flag persons in place. Expect slowdowns and delays.
• Quidi Vidi Road (from Forest Road to Plymouth Road) - Motorists are advised that Quidi Vidi Road (from Forest Road to Plymouth Road) will be closed to facilitate a water / sewer connection. Local access will be provided.
• Route 3 (Robert E. Howlett Memorial Drive) and Commonwealth Avenue - The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has announced that starting Monday, September 22, the road connecting Commonwealth Avenue and Route 3 (Robert E. Howlett Memorial Drive), including the underpass section, will be closed for approximately six weeks. The closure is necessary to facilitate the construction of a new roundabout, which is part of the completion of the final phase of the Team Gushue Highway.
• Airport Heights Drive - Starting September 18, two-way traffic will resume with occasional lane reductions. The right-turn from Portugal Cove Rd. reopens; the left-turn from Rhodora St. stays closed. Access also via western entrance or Viscount St. Work continues until fall 2025—expect slowdowns and detours. Pedestrian access remains open.
• Airport Heights to Paul Reynolds Community Centre Shared-Use Path - The City of St. John’s will begin construction of a new 2.6 km shared-use path connecting Airport Heights to the Paul Reynolds Community Centre on Monday, September 15, 2025. The project is scheduled to conclude in fall 2026.
• Columbus Dr (Captain Whelan Dr to Canada Dr) - Due to watermain repairs the Southbound lane (closest to the curb) of Columbus Drive will be reduced to one lane Thursday, September 11 2025 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Friday, September 12 2025 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Bridge Rehabilitation on Columbus Drive at Waterford Bridge Road Overpass - Expect lane reductions on Columbus Dr. & Waterford Bridge Rd, sidewalk closures with detours, and limited parking at Bowring Park duck pond lot. A lane reduction is currently in place westbound on Columbus Drive. Lane reductions on Waterford Bridge Road and limited parking at the Bowring Park duck pond will begin around the end of September 2025. Work continues into summer 2026. Please drive with caution and follow signs/flagpersons. Alternate pedestrian routes will be provided.
• Freshwater Road/Kenmount Road (between Polina Road and Crosbie Road) - 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.
• 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.

Street Rehab

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.

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