Major Resealing on Namatjira Drive and Night Works Scheduled for Parkes Way

Navigating Canberra’s Mid-Week Commute

Commuters across the capital should prepare for several road maintenance projects and long-term construction impacts this Wednesday, 11 March 2026. While the morning peak is expected to flow relatively well on major arteries like the Tuggeranong Parkway and Gungahlin Drive, specific local closures and planned evening works will require adjustments to travel times throughout the day.

Significant Road Closures in Weston Creek and the City

The most notable disruption today is in Weston Creek. Namatjira Drive will be closed between Conder Street and Dillon Close from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm for essential road resealing. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes through neighboring streets to avoid the work zone. Additionally, Heysen Street in Weston will experience lane closures between Devenport Street and Hilder Street during the same off-peak window.

In the City Center, Bunda Street remains closed between Genge Street and Scotts Crossing. This closure is part of a major streetscape upgrade and is expected to stay in place until mid-April. Traffic is being diverted through Akuna and Binara Streets. For those traveling late tonight, be aware that Parkes Way will have a westbound slow lane closure from 8:00 pm tonight until 5:00 am Thursday morning. This involves asphalt resurfacing between Commonwealth Avenue and the Acton Tunnel.

Northside Maintenance and Ongoing Bridge Projects

Residents in Amaroo should anticipate lane closures on Shoalhaven Avenue between Mirrabei Drive and Katherina Avenue. Crews will be on-site from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm for resealing works. Traffic controllers will be in place, but slight delays are expected during school pickup and drop-off times.

On Commonwealth Avenue, the long-term bridge renewal project continues. The bridge is currently operating under a partial closure with reduced lane capacity. Light rail construction is also impacting the southbound lanes near Parkes Way, which remain reduced to a single lane. Commuters traveling between the City and South Canberra should allow an extra 10 to 15 minutes during the afternoon peak.

Public Transport and Tomorrow’s Major Shutdown

Transport Canberra confirms that the current 'construction' bus network is operating normally today. However, commuters should be aware of the following service alerts:

• Route 54: Remains on a significant diversion around Majura Park due to intersection works at Fairbairn Avenue and Majura Road. Passengers should use the temporary stop on Majura Road after the Spitfire Avenue roundabout.
• Commonwealth Avenue: Light rail Stage 2A works are causing intermittent delays; passengers should monitor the real-time apps for the latest arrival times.
• Network Performance: Following the recent Canberra Day long weekend, a return to full peak-hour volume is expected today. Southbound delays of approximately 9 minutes have been observed during recent weekday mornings.

Finally, a critical heads-up for Molonglo Valley residents: Coppins Crossing Road will be fully closed starting tomorrow, Thursday, 12 March, at 2:00 am for the Molonglo River Bridge project. While the road is open today, commuters are encouraged to plan their Thursday detours via the Tuggeranong Parkway now to avoid morning confusion.