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

Bridge Rehabilitation on Columbus Drive at Waterford Bridge Road Overpass - Starting Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, work begins on the Columbus Drive Overpass near Waterford Bridge Rd. Expect lane reductions on Columbus Dr. (eastbound) & Waterford Bridge Rd, sidewalk closures with detours, and limited parking at Bowring Park duck pond lot. Work continues into summer 2026. Please drive with caution and follow signs/flagpersons.
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.