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 Friday, February 18, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.

519 Westmorland Road (Sport Chek entrance): Water on road, one lane open
111 McAllister Drive (in front of McDonald’s): Road closed
Haymarket Square: Water on the road, please avoid the area
End of Rothesay Avenue at the train bridge: Water covering all lanes, road closed, please avoid the area
Retail Drive between Rothesay Avenue and Oakland Street: Road closed
University Avenue (Varsity Street to Sandy Point Road): All lanes closed
Rothesay Avenue from McAllister Drive to 1-Mile Interchange: Closed
Thornbrough Street (Anglin Drive and Sandy Point Road): Closed
Red Head Road at the dyke: Temporarily closed in both directions to clean up rock and debris.

Update Friday, February 18, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. 

333 Rothesay Avenue: Lane squeezed
519 Westmorland Road (Sport Chek entrance): Road closed
111 McAllister Drive (in front of McDonald’s): Road closed
Haymarket Square: Water on the road, please avoid the areas
End of Rothesay Avenue at the train bridge: Water covering all lanes, road closed
Retail Drive between Rothesay Avenue and Oakland Street: Road closed
Park Street Extension: Water on the road, drive with caution
University Avenue (Varsity Street to Sandy Point Road): All lanes closed
Rothesay Avenue from McAllister Drive to 1-Mile Interchange: Closed

Update Friday, February 18, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.

333 Rothesay Avenue: Lane squeezed
519 Westmorland Road (Sport Chek entrance): Lane squeezed
111 McAllister Drive (in front of McDonald’s): Road closed
Haymarket Square: Water on the road, please avoid the area
End of Rothesay Avenue at the train bridge: Water covering all lanes, please avoid the area
Retail Drive (Rothesay Avenue and Oakland Street): Road closed
Park Street Extension: Water on the road, drive with caution
University Avenue (Varsity Street to Sandy Point Road): All lanes closed

Update Friday, February 18, 2022 at 7:30 a.m.

333 Rothesay Avenue: Lane squeezed
519 Westmorland Road (Sport Chek entrance): Lane squeezed
111 McAllister Drive (in front of McDonald’s): Lane squeezed, drive with caution
Haymarket Square: Lane squeezed
End of Rothesay Avenue at the train bridge: Water covering all lanes, however, road is still open, drive with caution.

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.

For updates: Visit www.saintjohn.ca, follow us on Twitter or Facebook and local media.

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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