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Traffic Advisory - Intersection of Water Street and Prescott Street (May 14)

13 May 2026

To facilitate work on the Water Street Infrastructure Project, there will be disruptions at the intersection of Water Street and Prescott Street on Thursday, May 14 as follows:

  • Traffic along Water Street will be reduced to one shared lane for both directions.
  • Eastbound traffic on Water Street will not be able to turn left onto Prescott Street.
  • Westbound traffic on Water Street will continue to be able to turn right onto Prescott Street (no change).
  • All Southbound traffic on Prescott Street will be closed at Duckworth Street.
  • All Northbound traffic from Harbour Drive to Prescott Street will be detoured east onto Water Street.

Motorists should expect delays. Pedestrian access will be maintained, and flag persons will be on site to direct traffic.

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.