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If you travel through Uptown Saint John, prepare for upcoming delays on King Street. The City of Saint John announced a temporary traffic interruption to accommodate crane lift operations in front of 99 King Street.

What to Expect on the Road

Crews reduce traffic to a single lane in both directions for one hour intervals. Traffic control personnel direct vehicles through the area to maintain safety and flow. Saint John Transit vehicles receive priority access through the work zone to keep the public transit schedule on track.

Traffic Disruption Schedule

The lane reductions take place over two days:

• Tuesday, August 11, 2026: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
• Thursday, August 13, 2026: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The city confirms that all businesses in the area remain open during the work. You can continue to visit shops and services around 99 King Street without interruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is King Street reduced to one lane?

The city requires the lane reductions to safely conduct crane lift operations outside 99 King Street.

When do the lane reductions happen?

The disruptions occur on Tuesday, August 11 from 10:00 a.m. to noon and Thursday, August 13 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Are Uptown businesses open during the roadwork?

Yes. All businesses in the affected area remain open and accessible during the scheduled crane lifts.

How does this impact public transit?

On site traffic control personnel give priority access to Saint John Transit vehicles to minimize transit delays.