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

Portugal Cove Road to Logy Bay Road Section of Crosstown Shared-Use Path - The City of St. John’s is making progress on the development of the Crosstown Shared-Use Path (SUP). On Monday, May 4, work is scheduled to resume near Kenny’s Pond, with all work scheduled to conclude by August 2026.

Battle of the Atlantic Parade & Ceremony - Downtown road closures will be in effect Sunday, May 3 to support the Battle of the Atlantic Parade & Ceremony, with temporary closures on Queen’s Road, Church Hill/Duckworth Street, Water Street, Ayre’s Cove, and Harbour Drive between 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; pedestrian access will be maintained.

Kenna's Hill - To facilitate sanitary and storm line installations, there will be a lane reduction southbound on Kenna’s Hill from Wednesday, April 29 to Wednesday, May 20.

Bridge Rehabilitation on Columbus Drive at Waterford Bridge Road Overpass - Bridge rehabilitation on the Columbus Drive overpass near Waterford Bridge Road resumes Wednesday, April 29, 2026, and will continue through August 2026. Work this season includes asphalt removal, structural repairs, and repaving. Drivers should expect lane reductions and delays, though at least one lane in each direction will remain open. Pedestrian access will be maintained, and the public is advised to follow posted signage during construction.

Trail and Park Closure - Tree Clearing Operations - Tree clearing operations required for construction of the Airport Heights to Paul Reynolds Community Centre Shared-Use Path is scheduled to start on Tuesday, April 7, and will be ongoing for approximately two weeks.

Water Street Infrastructure Project - Work will begin in April and be completed by late spring 2026. During this time, residents and businesses in the immediate area may experience temporary sewer service disruptions, minor traffic delays, and reduced on-street parking. The City and contractor will share more details as timing is confirmed for affected properties.

• From Friday, April 17 to Wednesday, May 20, lane reductions will be in place, as well as occasional loss of parking spaces on Water Street between Waldegrave St. & Prescott St. Flag persons will be on site. Motorists should expect delays.
• From Friday, May 1 to Saturday, May 2, traffic disruptions will be in place at the intersection of Water Street and Prescott Street. Motorists can expect reduced lanes, turn restrictions, closures on Prescott Street, and detours in the area. Delays are possible. Pedestrian access will be maintained, and traffic control personnel will be on site.

Construction of New Roundabout at Portugal Cove Road, Major’s Path and Airport Heights Drive - The City of St. John’s is tentatively scheduled to begin construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Portugal Cove Road, Major’s Path and Airport Heights Drive on Monday, April 13, with work expected to continue until the end of 2026.

• On Friday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the left-turn lane eastbound on Portugal Cove Road toward Major’s Path will be closed. Left turns will not be permitted during this time. This closure is expected to last one day only.
• On Monday, April 27, starting at 9 a.m., crews will begin working on the south perimeter of the intersection, and heavy equipment will be on site. A short section of Airport Heights Drive will have a lane reduction. Northbound through and right-turn traffic will share a single lane before separating again near the intersection. Most lanes will remain open, and delays are expected to be minimal. This phase of work is anticipated to take approximately two weeks.
• On Thursday, April 30, westbound traffic west of the intersection will be reduced to one lane until 4 p.m. Delays are expected to be minimal. 

Temporary Road Closures to Facilitate Team Gushue Highway Construction - The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Transportation and Infrastructure wishes to advise the motoring public of upcoming road closures between March 25 and July 31 which are necessary to facilitate the ongoing completion of the final phase of Team Gushue Highway.

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.

2026 projects to begin later this spring.