University Avenue Storm Sewer Upgrades (at Prince Philip Drive)

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Map of Elizabeth Ave Reconstruction and Shared Use Path Project - Phase 1 and Phase 2

The City of St. John's will be upgrading storm sewer infrastructure on University Avenue and Prince Philip Drive, from approximately 118 University Avenue to the north side of Prince Philip Drive. The new storm sewer will be installed through the intersection, crossing all lanes of Prince Philip Drive.

Construction is expected from August to October 2024, causing traffic delays due to lane reductions, diversions, and possible detours. The City will make every effort to minimize interruptions. Pedestrian access will be maintained during construction, and the public is asked to follow all posted signage in and near the construction zones.

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 of the 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:

This page is not intended to replace other information such as Public Advisories or Public Notices. For day-to-day updates such as traffic or water interruptions, check the City's website. To keep informed of the City’s traffic advisories please sign up for City Notifications.

The City of St. John's will be upgrading storm sewer infrastructure on University Avenue and Prince Philip Drive, from approximately 118 University Avenue to the north side of Prince Philip Drive. The new storm sewer will be installed through the intersection, crossing all lanes of Prince Philip Drive.

Construction is expected from August to October 2024, causing traffic delays due to lane reductions, diversions, and possible detours. The City will make every effort to minimize interruptions. Pedestrian access will be maintained during construction, and the public is asked to follow all posted signage in and near the construction zones.

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 of the 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:

This page is not intended to replace other information such as Public Advisories or Public Notices. For day-to-day updates such as traffic or water interruptions, check the City's website. To keep informed of the City’s traffic advisories please sign up for City Notifications.

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  • Share A Comment: This project has caused considerable traffic disrupWas tions. I know that some disruption is unavoidable for projects of this nature but I wonder whether the companies conducting this project did everything they might have to minimize the problems. Couldn't the temporary paving of the excavated roadways have been done so as to eliminate the pronounced drops at both ends that required drivers to virtually stop twice in traversing the area? And might the traffic control signage and traffic direction been better handled? on Facebook Share A Comment: This project has caused considerable traffic disrupWas tions. I know that some disruption is unavoidable for projects of this nature but I wonder whether the companies conducting this project did everything they might have to minimize the problems. Couldn't the temporary paving of the excavated roadways have been done so as to eliminate the pronounced drops at both ends that required drivers to virtually stop twice in traversing the area? And might the traffic control signage and traffic direction been better handled? on Twitter Share A Comment: This project has caused considerable traffic disrupWas tions. I know that some disruption is unavoidable for projects of this nature but I wonder whether the companies conducting this project did everything they might have to minimize the problems. Couldn't the temporary paving of the excavated roadways have been done so as to eliminate the pronounced drops at both ends that required drivers to virtually stop twice in traversing the area? And might the traffic control signage and traffic direction been better handled? on Linkedin Email A Comment: This project has caused considerable traffic disrupWas tions. I know that some disruption is unavoidable for projects of this nature but I wonder whether the companies conducting this project did everything they might have to minimize the problems. Couldn't the temporary paving of the excavated roadways have been done so as to eliminate the pronounced drops at both ends that required drivers to virtually stop twice in traversing the area? And might the traffic control signage and traffic direction been better handled? link

    A Comment: This project has caused considerable traffic disrupWas tions. I know that some disruption is unavoidable for projects of this nature but I wonder whether the companies conducting this project did everything they might have to minimize the problems. Couldn't the temporary paving of the excavated roadways have been done so as to eliminate the pronounced drops at both ends that required drivers to virtually stop twice in traversing the area? And might the traffic control signage and traffic direction been better handled?

    John Fleming asked 5 months ago

    Thank you for your questions. The contractor cut back the edges of the existing surface asphalt on Prince Philip Drive, as required to facilitate placement of the surface asphalt patch at the trench excavation. This resulted in a 2-inch vertical drop between the asphalt layers, which is typical. Unfortunately, in this case, the contractor was delayed in placing the surface asphalt patch and the 2-inch drop between asphalt layers was present for an extended period of time. The traffic control signs and procedures used by the contractor were generally in accordance with provincial regulations. 

  • Share there is no pedestrian access to get from university avenue to the parkway. It is all closed off and the only walk to walk to university is to go around through oxen pond or go down westerland & Paton. This is an issue because students use this to get to school often & adds 25+ minutes to get to the school. Why is pedestrian access closed off? on Facebook Share there is no pedestrian access to get from university avenue to the parkway. It is all closed off and the only walk to walk to university is to go around through oxen pond or go down westerland & Paton. This is an issue because students use this to get to school often & adds 25+ minutes to get to the school. Why is pedestrian access closed off? on Twitter Share there is no pedestrian access to get from university avenue to the parkway. It is all closed off and the only walk to walk to university is to go around through oxen pond or go down westerland & Paton. This is an issue because students use this to get to school often & adds 25+ minutes to get to the school. Why is pedestrian access closed off? on Linkedin Email there is no pedestrian access to get from university avenue to the parkway. It is all closed off and the only walk to walk to university is to go around through oxen pond or go down westerland & Paton. This is an issue because students use this to get to school often & adds 25+ minutes to get to the school. Why is pedestrian access closed off? link

    there is no pedestrian access to get from university avenue to the parkway. It is all closed off and the only walk to walk to university is to go around through oxen pond or go down westerland & Paton. This is an issue because students use this to get to school often & adds 25+ minutes to get to the school. Why is pedestrian access closed off?

    Betts asked 7 months ago

    Thanks for question and we apologize for the inconvenience. A temporary pedestrian access connecting University Avenue to Prince Philip Drive is located on the west side of University Avenue.  It extends from the existing sidewalk near civic 118 University Avenue and connects to the existing shared-use-path on Prince Philip Drive, just west of the University Avenue intersection.  The access is delineated with steel fencing and identified with appropriate signage on each end.

    Note: The pedestrian access was previously located along the east side of University Avenue, but it was switched to the west side of University Avenue earlier this week.


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  • Share So will the city make sure Elizabeth Ave is fully opened before work starts that will hamper traffic on the Parkway? on Facebook Share So will the city make sure Elizabeth Ave is fully opened before work starts that will hamper traffic on the Parkway? on Twitter Share So will the city make sure Elizabeth Ave is fully opened before work starts that will hamper traffic on the Parkway? on Linkedin Email So will the city make sure Elizabeth Ave is fully opened before work starts that will hamper traffic on the Parkway? link

    So will the city make sure Elizabeth Ave is fully opened before work starts that will hamper traffic on the Parkway?

    East end asked 9 months ago

    Unfortunately there will be some overlap in construction on these projects.  The City recognizes that this will impact traffic in the area and will mitigate to the extent possible, but both these projects are required prior to the Canada Games in 2025 and neither could be delayed.

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Page last updated: 27 Sep 2024, 03:30 PM