City of St. John's

06/28/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/28/2024 08:20

Traffic Impacts for Memorial Day Events

Due to Memorial Day events, please note the following traffic impacts in the City of St. John's for Saturday, June 29 and Monday, July 1.

Note: Closures may change without notice due to operational and public safety requirements.

Saturday, June 29, 2024

The following are in place to facilitate parade planning.

Road Closures

Various times - see below

  • Harbour Drive (from Bishop's to Beck's Cove) - 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Beck's Cove - 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Water Street (from Prescott Street to Cochrane Street) - 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Holloway Street (from Prescott Street to Cochrane Street) - 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • St. John's Lane (from Prescott Street to Cochrane Street) - 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

No Parking/Designated Tow Away Zones

11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Water Street (from Bishop's Cove to Cochrane Street)
  • Harbour Drive (from Waldegrave to Arye's Cove)

Pedestrians

Please provide right of way to the practice parade group and police that will be in the area throughout the day.

Monday, July 1, 2024

The following are in place to facilitate official ceremonies marking the 100th anniversary of the Newfoundland National War Memorial and the re-interment of the remains of an unknown Newfoundland First World War soldier.Please note, during this time, travelling and parking in the downtown area will be challenging. Motorists are advised to avoid this area if possible.

Road Closures

Various times - see below

  • Duckworth Street (from Prescott Street to Cochrane Street) - 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Harbour Drive (from Waldegrave to Clift Baird's Cove) - 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
  • Water Street (from Bishop's Cove to Prescott Street) - 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. (in alignment with the closure of the pedestrian mall)
  • Water Street (from Job's Cove to Cochrane Street) - 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Beck's Cove - 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
  • Arye's Cove - 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

No Parking/Designated Tow Away Zones

5 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • Duckworth Street (from Prescott Street to Cochrane Street)
  • Water Street (from Job's Cove to Cochrane Street)
  • Water Street (from Bishop's Cove to Prescott Street)
  • Harbour Drive (from Waldegrave to Clift Baird's Cove)
  • Water Street (from Hill O'Chips to Temperance Street)

Pedestrians

Please provide right of way to the parade group and police that will be in the area throughout the day.