We appreciate your patience as Stage 1 of Light Rail construction - Gungahlin to City - continues. Below is a summary of upcoming works. Visit the interactive map to see the full list of current works along the corridor.
Temporary Intersection Closure - Lysaght Street and Flemington Road 20 April - 15
June 2018
**UPDATE THESE WORKS HAVE BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY 16 JUNE 2018** Construction Works at Lysaght Street and Flemington Road intersection : Rail installation is required within the Light Rail median from: Friday 20 April until Friday 16 June Traffic Management & Detours Traffic travelling northbound and southbound on Flemington Road...
Out of Hours Notice Flemington Road and Mapleton Avenue 9 - 16 May 2018
Due to previous work at this intersection not being able to be completed an additional one night is required. Construction Works at Mapleton Avenue Haulage of cables for traffic signals is required within the light rail median for this intersection. The intersection will be closed to traffic for one (1)...
Out of Hours Notice Hibberson Street 10 May - 31 May 2018
Last month the hours of work in Hibberson Street were extended in an effort to fast track completion of various activities such as rail stop build, track slab and rail install, pole and overhead wire install. Works have progressed very well to the point where the intention now is to...
No right-turn into Wakefield Avenue from Northbourne Avenue (Northbound) 1-7 May
Between the hours of 9:00am and 4:30pm, motorists heading north on Northbourne Avenue will not be able to turn right onto Wakefield Avenue on the following days: Tuesday 1 May Friday 4 May Monday 7 May This temporary traffic change will enable crews to lay the concrete track slab inside...
Out of Hours Notice - Morphett / Murdoch Street Crossovers, Sunday 6 May 2018
Canberra’s first stage of Light Rail is coming to your area, and construction is well underway. This is an exciting time in our City and Canberra Metro is working hard to see this vision come to life. Most light rail construction work is being carried out during day hours as...
Out of Hours Notice Elouera Street 8 May To 29 May 2018
Canberra’s first stage of Light Rail is progressing and construction is well underway. This is an exciting time in our City and Canberra Metro is working hard to see this vision come to life. The preference is for Light Rail construction works, where ever possible, to occur during the day...
Out of Hours Notice Drainage Works - Antill/Mouat to Murdoch Streets 6 - 31 May 2018
Installation of stormwater drainage pits and lines is required to be done within the median between the Antill and Mouat Street intersection and Murdoch Street along Northbourne Avenue. The work, which will be on both sides (northbound and southbound), is proposed to take place for three weeks from 6:00pm to...
Restricted right-turn into Barton Highway from Northbourne Avenue 3 May - 19 May
From 3 May until 19 May there is a restricted right turn into the Barton Highway from Northbourne Avenue. During this time the right-turn lane has been reduced to accomodate light rail works in the median. Expect delays and motorists should take detours via Randwick Rd where possible. Thank you...
General Construction Notice – Elouera and Gould Street Intersection closed –
May/June 2017
The Intersection of Elouera and Gould Streets will be closed from 3 May untill 7 June. During this extended time the center of the intersection will be closed for works including excavating pits, laying essential services conduit and laying the track slab. Traffic changes: No right-turn (southbound) into Gould Street...
Out of Hours Notice - Northbourne Avenue between Barton Highway and Antill/Mouat
Streets, Sunday Day Works, 13 May 2018
Construction Works : New connections to the stormwater network need to be completed on Northbourne Avenue, between Barton Highway and Antill/Mouat Streets. The hours of work will be on Sunday 13 May from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Additional Information : There will be no disruption to traffic as all work will...
Out of Hours Notice - Federal Highway Barton Highway to Phillip Avenue, Sunday Day
Works May 2018
Construction Works : A large stormwater culvert needs to be completed ahead of track slab works. The hours of work will be from 7:00am to 4:00pm. Additional Information : There will be no disruption to Northbourne Avenue traffic north and southbound given that proposed works are within the road median....
Out of Hours Notice - Northbourne Avenue between Wakefield/Macarthur Avenues and
Mouat/Antill Streets, Sunday Day Works, May 2018
The following works will be undertaken on Northbourne Avenue between Antill/Mouat Street and Wakefield/Macarthur Streets intersection on Northbourne Avenue on Sunday 13 May and 20 May. Construction Works : Stormwater network connection works need to be completed ahead of track slab works. The hours of work will be from 7:00am...
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We appreciate your patience as Stage 1 of Light Rail construction - Gungahlin to City - continues. Below is a summary of upcoming works. Visit the interactive map to see the full list of current works along the corridor.
Out of Hours Notice Flemington Road Thursday 26 April
Out-of-hours works are required for one night on Thursday 26 April, from 8:00pm to 6:00am. The works will take place inside the Flemington Road median, between the Nullarbor Avenue intersection and Gungaderra Bridge. Additional Information : The out-of-hours works will involve steel fixing for the track slab reinforcing steel. The...
Out of Hours Notice - Northbourne Avenue - 29 April
Most Stage 1 light rail construction work is being carried out during day hours, however, in some circumstances, there is day work that is required out-of-hours on the weekend (Sunday) because it involves activity that requires urgent completion beyond normal working hours. The following works will be undertaken on Northbourne...
Out of Hours Notice - Northbourne Avenue
On Sunday 29 April, stormwater network connection works need to be completed ahead of track slab works. The hours of work will be from 8:00am to 4:00pm. The works will take place on in the median on Northbourne Avenue between the Mouat/Antill Street and Barton Highway intersections. There will be...
Out of Hours Road Works - Flemington Road Between Federal Highway and Sandford
Street 29 April - 4 May
Scope of Works Flemington Road will be closed for night works between Federal Highway and Sandford Street from Sunday 29 April until Friday 4 May. These works are scheduled to occur between 8:00pm and 6:00am. There will be road detours in place to divert traffic each night. Flemington Road will...
Federal Highway reduced to one lane between 26 April - 18 May.
The Federal Highway, northbound, will be reduced to one lane between the Barton Highway and Phillip Avenue intersections between 26 April to 18 May. There are no detours required, however, motorists should expect delays and, where possible seek alternate routes. More information : If you have any questions related to...
Out of Hours Notice Nullarbor Avenue/Flemington Road Intersection 29 April – 11 May
2018
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the proposed cable hauling works on Flemington Road and Nullarbor Avenue have had to be rescheduled. Previously notified as starting on Sunday 17 April, the works will now begin Sunday 29 April, 2018. Construction Works at Nullarbor Avenue and Flemington Road intersection : Haulage of cables...
Out of hours Notice - Well Station Drive/Flemington Road Intersection 29 April – 11 May
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the proposed cable hauling works on Flemington Road and Well Station Road have had to be rescheduled. Previously notified as starting on Sunday 17 April, the works will now begin Sunday 29 April, 2018. Construction Works at Well Station Drive and Flemington Road intersection : Haulage...
Standing power poles at Gungahlin Place - Thursday, 26 April
Canberra Metro Construction work crews will be in Gungahlin Place between 10:15pm and 12:00am on Thursday 26 April, standing power poles for the light rail network. The work involves a crane and men lifting the poles into place after the buses have finished for the evening. Due to the nature...