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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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:
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:
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.
Times: 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Event: Closing Ceremonies
Road Closures
The following roads will be closed during the above-noted times:
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:
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.
Event: Canoe and Kayak
Road Closures
The following roads will be closed at all times from August 6 to 17:
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.
Times: 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Event: Cycling
Road Closures
The following roads will be closed during the above-noted times:
Additionally, Kelsey Drive/Goldstone Street will have lane reductions near the Team Gushue Highway overpass. Two-lane traffic will be maintained.
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.
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.
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