Major's Path and Portugal Cove Road Improvements

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The City of St. John’s will be upgrading Major’s Path, from Hebron Way to Portugal Cove Road, and constructing a new roundabout at the intersection of Portugal Cove Road, Major's Path, and Airport Heights Drive.

The project will begin in 2024 with upgrades to Major's Path from Hebron Way to Portugal Cove Road. These upgrades will include widening of the road to facilitate a left turn lane, a new sidewalk on the south side of the street, improved street lighting as well as a new shared use path on the northside of the street. The addition of a shared use path creates an active transportation network to allow people of all ages and abilities to safely get where they need to go, using whichever mode of active transportation they choose.

The project also includes the construction of a modern multi-lane roundabout at the Portugal Cove Road- Major's Path-Airport Heights Drive intersection. The roundabout will have active transportation crossings with connections to the new shared use path on the north side of Major's Path and the Airport Heights to Paul Reynolds Community Centre shared use path. As part of the intersection upgrades, two existing large diameter culverts on Virginia River will also be replaced. This work will be completed after the upgrades to Major’s Path.

The entire project is tentatively scheduled to be completed by fall 2026.

Check out the Frequently Asked Questions for further details. A map of the construction area is available in the Documents.

While traffic on Major's Path, Portugal Cove Road and Airport Heights Drive will be maintained during construction, there will be some disruptions, lane reductions, and slowdowns, and detours may be required at times. The City will make every effort to minimize interruptions.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during construction, and we ask the public to obey and follow all posted signage in and near the construction zones.

The City of St. John’s apologizes for the inconvenience that this work may cause. To report issues, residents can contact Access St. John’s by calling 311 or 709-754-CITY (2489), by emailing access@stjohns.ca or via the St. John’s 311 app.


This page is not intended to replace other information such as Public Advisories or Public Notices. For day-to-day updates such as traffic or water interruptions, check the City's website. To keep informed of the City’s traffic advisories please sign up for City Notifications.

The City of St. John’s will be upgrading Major’s Path, from Hebron Way to Portugal Cove Road, and constructing a new roundabout at the intersection of Portugal Cove Road, Major's Path, and Airport Heights Drive.

The project will begin in 2024 with upgrades to Major's Path from Hebron Way to Portugal Cove Road. These upgrades will include widening of the road to facilitate a left turn lane, a new sidewalk on the south side of the street, improved street lighting as well as a new shared use path on the northside of the street. The addition of a shared use path creates an active transportation network to allow people of all ages and abilities to safely get where they need to go, using whichever mode of active transportation they choose.

The project also includes the construction of a modern multi-lane roundabout at the Portugal Cove Road- Major's Path-Airport Heights Drive intersection. The roundabout will have active transportation crossings with connections to the new shared use path on the north side of Major's Path and the Airport Heights to Paul Reynolds Community Centre shared use path. As part of the intersection upgrades, two existing large diameter culverts on Virginia River will also be replaced. This work will be completed after the upgrades to Major’s Path.

The entire project is tentatively scheduled to be completed by fall 2026.

Check out the Frequently Asked Questions for further details. A map of the construction area is available in the Documents.

While traffic on Major's Path, Portugal Cove Road and Airport Heights Drive will be maintained during construction, there will be some disruptions, lane reductions, and slowdowns, and detours may be required at times. The City will make every effort to minimize interruptions.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during construction, and we ask the public to obey and follow all posted signage in and near the construction zones.

The City of St. John’s apologizes for the inconvenience that this work may cause. To report issues, residents can contact Access St. John’s by calling 311 or 709-754-CITY (2489), by emailing access@stjohns.ca or via the St. John’s 311 app.


This page is not intended to replace other information such as Public Advisories or Public Notices. For day-to-day updates such as traffic or water interruptions, check the City's website. To keep informed of the City’s traffic advisories please sign up for City Notifications.

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  • Share Hi. Is the design of the roundabout finalised? Wondering how people on foot and on bikes will make the connection between the Shared Use Path and the Virginia River Trail? Thanks on Facebook Share Hi. Is the design of the roundabout finalised? Wondering how people on foot and on bikes will make the connection between the Shared Use Path and the Virginia River Trail? Thanks on Twitter Share Hi. Is the design of the roundabout finalised? Wondering how people on foot and on bikes will make the connection between the Shared Use Path and the Virginia River Trail? Thanks on Linkedin Email Hi. Is the design of the roundabout finalised? Wondering how people on foot and on bikes will make the connection between the Shared Use Path and the Virginia River Trail? Thanks link

    Hi. Is the design of the roundabout finalised? Wondering how people on foot and on bikes will make the connection between the Shared Use Path and the Virginia River Trail? Thanks

    lukequinton asked 2 months ago

    The design of the roundabout has not yet been finalized, however, there will be active transportation crossings on all four approaches to the roundabout that will connect to existing sidewalks, shared use paths, and trails. The crossings consist of marked crosswalks with pedestrian activated signals (rectangular rapid flashing beacons) and signage.

  • Share Will traffic lights still operating at majors path and portugal cove road? Can you have access from majors path to portugal cove road towards Portugal cove? Do you have access from airport heights drive to majors path? on Facebook Share Will traffic lights still operating at majors path and portugal cove road? Can you have access from majors path to portugal cove road towards Portugal cove? Do you have access from airport heights drive to majors path? on Twitter Share Will traffic lights still operating at majors path and portugal cove road? Can you have access from majors path to portugal cove road towards Portugal cove? Do you have access from airport heights drive to majors path? on Linkedin Email Will traffic lights still operating at majors path and portugal cove road? Can you have access from majors path to portugal cove road towards Portugal cove? Do you have access from airport heights drive to majors path? link

    Will traffic lights still operating at majors path and portugal cove road? Can you have access from majors path to portugal cove road towards Portugal cove? Do you have access from airport heights drive to majors path?

    asked 2 months ago

    The existing traffic lights at Major’s Path and Portugal Cove Road will remain operational throughout construction. Vehicles are not permitted to enter Airport Heights Drive from Portugal Cove Road or Major’s Path. The left turn lane from Portugal Cove Road (north bound) to Airport Heights Drive has been closed and the left turn arrow has been disabled. In addition, the right turn lane from Portugal Cove Road (south bound) to Airport Heights Drive, as well as the straight through from Major’s Path to Airport Heights Drive are closed.

    Vehicles can access Portugal Cove Road from Major's Path to travel in either direction.

    Airport Heights Drive has been reduced to one-way, exit-only traffic to Portugal Cove Road and Major's Path.

    We hope this answers your questions, please reach out if you need additional information.

  • Share Will the city considering opening the road to Electra drive from airport heights that has a pole in the middle of it but is otherwise complete to facilitate another entry into airport heights on Facebook Share Will the city considering opening the road to Electra drive from airport heights that has a pole in the middle of it but is otherwise complete to facilitate another entry into airport heights on Twitter Share Will the city considering opening the road to Electra drive from airport heights that has a pole in the middle of it but is otherwise complete to facilitate another entry into airport heights on Linkedin Email Will the city considering opening the road to Electra drive from airport heights that has a pole in the middle of it but is otherwise complete to facilitate another entry into airport heights link

    Will the city considering opening the road to Electra drive from airport heights that has a pole in the middle of it but is otherwise complete to facilitate another entry into airport heights

    Gduffett asked 2 months ago

    Great question. This access point has been reopened to traffic at Airport Heights Drive. The utility pole remains in the intersection; concrete barriers and orange construction delineators have been put in place to mark the pole.

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    electra drive
  • Share Can one-way traffic at Airport Heights Drive at the Major’s Path intersection be alternated based on traffic patterns - out going from Airport Heights Drove on to Portugal Cove Road in the morning (as proposed) and in coming from Portugal Cove Road to Airport Heights Drive in the evening? This may help reduce traffic delays entering Airport Heights community between 3pm-530pm. on Facebook Share Can one-way traffic at Airport Heights Drive at the Major’s Path intersection be alternated based on traffic patterns - out going from Airport Heights Drove on to Portugal Cove Road in the morning (as proposed) and in coming from Portugal Cove Road to Airport Heights Drive in the evening? This may help reduce traffic delays entering Airport Heights community between 3pm-530pm. on Twitter Share Can one-way traffic at Airport Heights Drive at the Major’s Path intersection be alternated based on traffic patterns - out going from Airport Heights Drove on to Portugal Cove Road in the morning (as proposed) and in coming from Portugal Cove Road to Airport Heights Drive in the evening? This may help reduce traffic delays entering Airport Heights community between 3pm-530pm. on Linkedin Email Can one-way traffic at Airport Heights Drive at the Major’s Path intersection be alternated based on traffic patterns - out going from Airport Heights Drove on to Portugal Cove Road in the morning (as proposed) and in coming from Portugal Cove Road to Airport Heights Drive in the evening? This may help reduce traffic delays entering Airport Heights community between 3pm-530pm. link

    Can one-way traffic at Airport Heights Drive at the Major’s Path intersection be alternated based on traffic patterns - out going from Airport Heights Drove on to Portugal Cove Road in the morning (as proposed) and in coming from Portugal Cove Road to Airport Heights Drive in the evening? This may help reduce traffic delays entering Airport Heights community between 3pm-530pm.

    Adrienne asked 2 months ago

    Thank you for your question. The City considered various options for traffic control on Airport Heights Drive, including alternating the direction of traffic based on area traffic patterns (i.e., exit-only during the morning peak traffic period and enter-only during the afternoon peak traffic period). However, with this approach, the traffic control set-up would have to be revised multiple times each day and was deemed a safety concern, as one way traffic flow should be consistent to avoid the possibility of confusing motorists.

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  • Share Will Residents of Airport Road have properties reassessed and taxes increased as a result of the roundabout and majors path upgrades. on Facebook Share Will Residents of Airport Road have properties reassessed and taxes increased as a result of the roundabout and majors path upgrades. on Twitter Share Will Residents of Airport Road have properties reassessed and taxes increased as a result of the roundabout and majors path upgrades. on Linkedin Email Will Residents of Airport Road have properties reassessed and taxes increased as a result of the roundabout and majors path upgrades. link

    Will Residents of Airport Road have properties reassessed and taxes increased as a result of the roundabout and majors path upgrades.

    Lindatss asked 2 months ago

    Thank you for your question. Properties on Airport Road will not be subject to a civic assessment for any of the Major’s Path, roundabout or culvert work.

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  • Share When will majors path construction finish for this year? on Facebook Share When will majors path construction finish for this year? on Twitter Share When will majors path construction finish for this year? on Linkedin Email When will majors path construction finish for this year? link

    When will majors path construction finish for this year?

    Susan c asked 9 months ago

    Construction on Major's Path will conclude for the year in December. Surface asphalt will be placed in June 2025.

  • Share Hi folks, Glad to see there’s a shared use path included in this plan… hope we continue to implement them in every road rehab project we do. Is there a plan to eventually continue the sup here on major’s path ? Or to Hebron? Hebron is so wide there’s an incredible amount of room. thanks on Facebook Share Hi folks, Glad to see there’s a shared use path included in this plan… hope we continue to implement them in every road rehab project we do. Is there a plan to eventually continue the sup here on major’s path ? Or to Hebron? Hebron is so wide there’s an incredible amount of room. thanks on Twitter Share Hi folks, Glad to see there’s a shared use path included in this plan… hope we continue to implement them in every road rehab project we do. Is there a plan to eventually continue the sup here on major’s path ? Or to Hebron? Hebron is so wide there’s an incredible amount of room. thanks on Linkedin Email Hi folks, Glad to see there’s a shared use path included in this plan… hope we continue to implement them in every road rehab project we do. Is there a plan to eventually continue the sup here on major’s path ? Or to Hebron? Hebron is so wide there’s an incredible amount of room. thanks link

    Hi folks, Glad to see there’s a shared use path included in this plan… hope we continue to implement them in every road rehab project we do. Is there a plan to eventually continue the sup here on major’s path ? Or to Hebron? Hebron is so wide there’s an incredible amount of room. thanks

    lukequinton asked about 1 year ago

    The shared-use path along Major's Path is part of the planned citywide active transportation network. You can view the planned bike network at the following link: https://map.stjohns.ca/cycling/ 

    Please note that you’ll need to toggle the layers on the left side of the screen to see the shared-use path routes currently being designed and constructed, as well as the full network plan. 

     

    The new Major's Path shared-use path (SUP) will connect to three active transportation routes at its west end:

     

    At its east end, the new shared-use path along Majors Path will connect to the existing SUP at the Hebron Way roundabout. No further routes have been funded for engagement, design, and construction from Hebron Way at this time. 

     

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Page last updated: 27 May 2025, 10:46 AM