Traffic Advisory: Main Street

The City of Saint John would like to advise the public of the following traffic interruption that will begin on Monday, May 5 on Main Street.  This closure and detour are necessary for the continuation of the Main Street Active Transportation Improvements Project. The work will include the installation of protected active transportation facilities, reconfiguration of intersections, installation of new traffic signals, and accessibility improvements for pedestrians along Main Street between Union Street and Chesley Drive.

Traffic detours will be in place for motorists, and sidewalks will remain available for pedestrians.

Businesses will remain open while the work is being completed. 

Street: Main Street

Date: May 5, 2025

Duration: 16 weeks

Time: 24 hours a day

Direction: In both directions

Action: Traffic reduced to one lane

Specific area: Between Union Street and Chesley Drive/Lansdowne Avenue

Description of work: Infrastructure installation/upgrades

Road signage and sidewalk directional signage will be in place. Motorists are asked to drive with caution and be aware of pedestrians and workers.

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.