According to the City of St. John’s, construction on its Crosstown Shared-Use Path will begin near Macdonald Drive school on Wednesday, July 16. City of St. John’sArticle contentFollowing years of meticulous planning and plenty of public engagement, St. John’s says shovels will soon be in the ground on the city’s Crosstown Shared-Use Path project.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentConstruction will begin on the eastern portion of the path on Wednesday, July 16, starting near Macdonald Drive Elementary, with additional work taking place concurrently near the Kenny’s Pond area of Portugal Cove Road. Article contentArticle contentArticle contentOnce this section has been completed, crews will work their way eastward toward Logy Bay Road. This portion of the work is scheduled to be completed by December 2025.Article contentThe end goal of the Crosstown Shared-Use Path is to create enhanced pathway connectivity throughout the city, stretching from the Trailway at Bowring Park to Logy Bay Road in the city’s east end. A key objective of the city’s municipal plan is to develop a connected active transportation network, which aligns with its goal to build and maintain a safe and accessible system for residents and visitors alike.Article contentThis network of paved pathways will be approximately three metres wide, able to accommodate all potential users, from pedestrians to cyclists and everything in between. Article contentThe city says residents should expect some traffic delays, sidewalk closures and laneway reductions until final surface paving takes place in the spring of 2026. Article contentAs a part of the proposed plans for the new shared-use path, the city noted that some trees and shrubs will have to be removed to complete some of the construction, but confirmed the vegetation will be replanted with input from an arborist to ensure best practices are taken. Article content
Construction on St. Johns crosstown shared-use path begins July 16
