The City of Saint John is making important investments in our roadways and infrastructure to improve safety, connectivity, and overall quality of life for residents and visitors. We are a city that is experiencing significant growth, and improvements and upgrades to roads is essential in keeping traffic moving, supporting development and providing the best access…

The City of Saint John has been notified that the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is advising the public of upcoming temporary full closures of the Saint John Harbour Bridge. On Tuesday, September 2 and Wednesday, September 3, a brief closure between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., lasting roughly 20 minutes will…

Reminder: Alternate-side parking changeover is in effect tonight. Please note that due to construction, alternate side parking rules will be suspended in the following areas: Alternate-side restrictions

At last night’s Council meeting, Mayor Donna Reardon and Common Council presented a Council Commendation to Matthew Baxter in recognition of his courageous actions at the Little River Reservoir earlier this summer. While working near the water, Mr. Baxter heard a cry for help. Without hesitation, he dismantled nearby construction fencing and dove into the water, still wearing his…

The City of Saint John is seeking applicants for consideration for appointment to the following: The City encourages nominations for volunteers representing a wide cross-section of the Saint John community. Anyone interested in serving on the above-mentioned agencies, boards and commissions is asked to submit an application in confidence on-line at the City’s website here. Click…

The City of Saint John has received several calls, notifying us of a scam targeting people through text messages. These texts request people pay an overdue parking ticket via a link. These text messages are NOT from the City of Saint John. We do not notify the public of fines through texting or social media.…

The City of Saint John will be renewing the fence surrounding the playground at 285 Ellerdale Street, with work beginning on Wednesday, August 27. Project Details: • Duration: 10 days • Expected Completion: End of day, September 8 • Playground Access: The playground will be closed for the entire duration of the project to ensure…

August 25, 2025 (Saint John, N.B.) – The City of Saint John is keeping its trail systems, including Little River Reservoir, Rockwood Park, and Tucker Park, closed to public access for now, even though the Province of New Brunswick has lifted its closure of crown lands as of 12:01 a.m. tomorrow. This decision is made…

The City of Saint John would like to advise the public of the following traffic interruption that will begin August 27 on the Main Street Viaduct ramp to Route 1 Westbound. This work is necessary to complete work within the ramp for the Main Street Active Transportation Project. Street: Route 1 Westbound Date:  August 27, 2025 Duration: …

As part of the ongoing McAllister Drive Watermain Replacement Project, Saint John Water will be conducting a planned overnight watermain shutdown beginning Friday, September 5 at 9:00 p.m. until 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 6. This shutdown is necessary to safely complete a critical phase of the infrastructure upgrade. Water service will be temporarily interrupted overnight for approximately 800…

The City of Saint John advises the public of a temporary closure of a section of Harbour Passage due to ongoing development at Fundy Quay. The closure will affect the area from the Water Street entrance to Market Slip and the section will be closed Thursday, August 28, from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. The…

The City of Saint John is pleased to announce that Broad Street, between Charlotte Street and Carmarthen Street, has reopened following infrastructure upgrades and road reconstruction. Please note: Flashing crosswalk signals have not yet been installed. Drivers and pedestrians are urged to proceed with caution and remain alert when navigating the area. The flashing crosswalk signals will be…