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.

  • Major's Path Lane Reductions starting Wednesday, May 28

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    7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

    Wednesday, May 28, 2025 to Friday, June 27, 2025

    Motorists are advised that construction is resuming on Major’s Path between Hebron Way and Portugal Cove Road, to complete the remaining works associated with the Major’s Path Upgrading project.

    Vehicular traffic will be maintained; however, traffic delays and lane reductions can be expected, and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes if possible. Construction signage will be in place and flag persons will be on site to direct traffic.

    Pedestrian access will be maintained.

    The City of St. John's apologizes for any inconvenience. For more details or to report an issue, contact Access St. John’s by calling 311 or (709) 754-CITY (2489), email access@stjohns.ca or submit an inquiry online.

  • Traffic Advisory: Airport Heights Drive

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    Work will continue in 2025 as part of the multi-year Major’s Path and Portugal Cove Road Improvements project.

    To support this work, traffic on Airport Heights Drive will be disrupted at the Portugal Cove Road intersection to allow for the replacement of a large culvert on the Virginia River, located near Rhodora Street. Expect lane reductions, traffic slowdowns and detours until fall 2025.

    Starting on Monday, May 12:

    • Near the Portugal Cove Road intersection, Airport Heights Drive will be reduced to one lane, one-way only to allow traffic to exit onto Portugal Cove Road. Two-way traffic will be maintained on the rest of Airport Heights Drive.
    • No traffic will be permitted to enter Airport Heights Drive from the Portugal Cove Road/Major’s Path intersection.
    • The Rhodora Street/Airport Heights Drive intersection will be closed. Rhodora Street can be accessed via Branscombe Street.

    The City will make every effort to minimize interruptions. Pedestrian access will be maintained during construction, and the public is asked to follow all posted signage in and near the construction zone.

    The City of St. John’s will provide updates on traffic interruptions and progress throughout the duration of the project. You can follow progress for this project at EngageStJohns.ca and/or subscribe to receive the latest City news and advisories.

  • Water Advisory for Major's Path/Stavanger Drive Area - Monday, Oct 21

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    To facilitate construction work related to the Major’s Path/Portugal Cove Road Improvements project, there will be a water service interruption starting on Monday, October 21 at 6:00 p.m. and ending on Tuesday, October 22 at 6:00 a.m.

    Properties along Major’s Path (west of Hebron Way), including International Place, will lose water service. Nearby areas, including Major’s Path (east of Hebron Way), Hussey Drive, R.C.A.F. Road, and sections of Torbay Road, Stavanger Drive, and Aberdeen Avenue will experience low water pressure during this time.

    If you experience discoloured water, run the cold water tap in a sink until it clears. If discoloured water persists, contact Access St. John's by calling 311 or 754-CITY (2489).

    The City apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. You can subscribe to receive the latest City news and advisories.

  • Construction work to begin Monday, July 29, 2024

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    Residents are advised that construction is anticipated to begin on Monday, July 29th to upgrade Major’s Path from Hebron Way to Portugal Cove Road. The work is anticipated to be completed by December 2024.

    Vehicular and pedestrian traffic will be maintained; however, lane reductions will be in place. Traffic delays can be expected and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes if possible. Signage will be in place to help direct traffic and flag persons will be on site.

    The City of St. John’s will provide updates on traffic and utility interruptions and progress throughout the duration of the project. You can follow progress for this project on this page.

    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 via the St. John's 311 app, by calling 311 or 709-754-CITY (2489), or by emailing access@stjohns.ca.

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