Elizabeth Avenue Shared-Use Path and Road Improvements

A portion of Elizabeth Avenue is being reconstructed from Bonaventure Avenue to Freshwater Road.

Upgrades from Bonaventure Avenue to Westerland Road were mostly completed in 2023 with the remaining works in this street section to be completed in early Summer 2024. Construction for 2024 will include the section from Westerland Road to Freshwater Road.

The multi-year project will be beneficial for all users of Elizabeth Avenue and includes the following improvements:

• New sidewalks and a paved shared-use path adjacent to Memorial University, extending from Bonaventure Avenue to Paton Street. The addition of a shared-use path will contribute to an active transportation network that allows people of all ages and abilities to safely get where they need to go, using whichever mode of active transportation they choose;
• A new traffic signal at the Elizabeth Avenue/Newtown Road intersection to address safety concerns and allow pedestrian crossings on all intersection approaches;
• An upgraded crosswalk and intersection at Elizabeth Avenue and Whiteway Street;
• Two new crosswalks with flashing beacons at Clark Place and near Halliday Place; and
• Improved street lighting.

Check out the detailed visuals in the document library.

The City is prioritizing projects that help create a comprehensive active transportation network and where work can be completed during planned rehabilitation and construction within other infrastructure projects. By piggy-backing on roads rehab to upgrade active transportation along Elizabeth Avenue, we will reduce overall cost and avoid future tear up (cost avoidance).

Council approved the Bike Master Plan in 2019. Its vision is to create “a safe, inclusive, and convenient cycling network that is well-connected, attractive and reflective of the City’s unique topography and climate. As part of an integrated mobility network, this is supported by policies and programs that promote a cycling friendly culture” (Bike Master Plan, 2019). The active transportation path will ultimately connect to Kelly’s Brook Shared-use Path to create an east-west cycling network.

This project was identified as an action in the City’s strategic plan, Our City, Our Future. We are committed to expanding and maintaining a safe and accessible active transportation system as we build a balanced transportation network to get people and goods where they want to go safely.

Traffic delays, detours and lane reductions will be required while work is ongoing. The City of St. John’s will provide updates on traffic interruptions and progress throughout the duration of the project. You can review the project schedule on this page to follow progress for this project and subscribe to receive the latest City news and advisories.

Construction Projects in the Memorial University Area

A significant amount of work is being completed in the Memorial University area during the 2024 construction season, which will impact the overall flow of traffic in the area. In addition to the above, the following projects will also be active in the area:

• Allandale Road Bridge Rehabilitation
• Fortis Canada Games Complex
• University Ave Storm Sewer Upgrades