Traffic advisories, road closures and other important information due to heavy rainfall

Motorists are advised to drive with caution and care, observe signage and barricades, and avoid flooded areas. Driving through flooded areas can cause serious damage to vehicles and neighbouring homes where the water flows.

Impacted roads will open once the water levels recede.

Update as of March 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

• Hilyard Street: Road closed
• Glen Road: Road closed
• Todd Street: Road closed
• 688 Rothesay Avenue: Lanes reduced
• Ashburn Road: Road closed at Alpine Motors
• Rothesay Avenue at Retail Drive: Eastbound reduced to one lane
• Retail Drive: Road closed in both directions at Gull Street
• 315 McAllister Drive: Road closed
• McAllister Drive at Major Brooks Drive: Road Closed
• 333 Rothesay Avenue: Water on road, curbside lanes closed
• 633 Bayside Drive: Water on road, curbside lanes closed
• 519 Westmorland Road (Sport Chek entrance): East-bound lane closed. Entrance closed

Update as of March 6, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

• Glen Road: Road closed
• Todd Street: Road closed
• 688 Rothesay Avenue: Lanes reduced
• Ashburn Road: Road closed at Alpine Motors
• Rothesay Avenue at Retail Drive: Eastbound reduced to one lane
• Retail Drive: Road closed in both directions at Gull Street
• 315 McAllister Drive: Road closed
• McAllister Drive at Major Brooks Drive: Road Closed
• 333 Rothesay Avenue: Water on road, curbside lanes closed
• 633 Bayside Drive: Water on road, curbside lanes closed
• 519 Westmorland Road (Sport Chek entrance): East-bound lane closed. Entrance closed.

Update as of March 6, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

• Ashburn Road: Road closed at Alpine Motors
• Rothesay Avenue at Retail Drive: Eastbound reduced to one lane
• Retail Drive: Road closed in both directions at Gull Street
• 315 McAllister Drive: Road closed
• McAllister Drive at Major Brooks Drive: Road Closed
• St. John Street: Road closed between Market Place and Victoria Street West
• 333 Rothesay Avenue: Water on road, curbside lanes closed
• 633 Bayside Drive: Water on road, curbside lanes closed
• 519 Westmorland Road (Sport Chek entrance): East-bound lane closed. Entrance closed.

Update as of March 6, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.

• Retail Drive: Road closed in both directions at Gull Street
• 315 McAllister Drive" Road closed
• McAllister Drive at Major Brooks Drive: Road Closed
• St. John Street: Road closed between Market Place and Victoria Street West
• 333 Rothesay Avenue: Water on road, curbside lanes closed
• 633 Bayside Drive: Water on road, curbside lanes closed
• 519 Westmorland Road (Sport Chek entrance): East-bound lane closed. Entrance closed.

Update as of March 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.

• St. John Street: Road closed between Market Place and Victoria Street West
• 333 Rothesay Avenue: Water on road, curbside lanes closed
• 633 Bayside Drive: Water on road, curbside lanes closed
• 519 Westmorland Road (Sport Chek entrance): East-bound lane closed. Entrance closed.

Update as of March 6, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.

• 333 Rothesay Avenue: Water on road, curbside lanes closed
• 633 Bayside Drive: Water on road, curbside lanes closed
• 519 Westmorland Road (Sport Chek entrance): East-bound lane closed. Entrance closed.

To report flooding, contact the City’s Customer Service Centre at 658-4455.

To report a fallen power line or power outages, call Saint John Energy at 658-5252 or visit them online.

For emergencies, call 911.

What you can do to help:

Residents can help by ensuring catch basins are free from any obstructions near their homes.

Use caution and be safe around coastal areas.

Reduce driving speeds, keep headlights on, observe all posted signage and barricades and avoid driving through any areas that are covered in water.

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Here to help – For inquiries related to municipal services, contact the City of Saint John Customer Service Centre at (506) 658-4455, email service@saintjohn.ca or visit us in person on the Ground Floor of City Hall, 15 Market Square, Monday to Friday (excluding holidays), 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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