Official Notice: Major Traffic Alerts and Health Advisories for Sunday, March 1

Significant Traffic Disruptions and Road Closures

The ACT Government advises motorists to expect significant delays across the Canberra road network this Sunday, 1 March 2026, due to a combination of major infrastructure projects and the ongoing Enlighten Festival. Residents and visitors are urged to plan their travel in advance and utilize detour routes where possible.

• Commonwealth Avenue: A full closure of Commonwealth Avenue northbound is in effect between the Parkes Way ramps and Vernon Circle. This closure remains active until 5:00 am Monday morning. Southbound travel is restricted to a single lane. These changes are essential for the progress of the Light Rail Stage 2A construction.
• Monaro Highway: Lanyon Drive is closed between the northbound and southbound carriageways of the Monaro Highway. This closure is scheduled to lift at 5:00 am on Monday, 2 March.
• National Triangle: In support of the Enlighten Festival, nightly road closures are in place from 5:00 pm until midnight. Affected areas include King Edward Terrace and King George Terrace between Parkes Place East and West.

Residential Maintenance and Local Roadwork

Road maintenance crews will be active in several suburbs this Sunday. Please adhere to all posted signage and reduced speed limits in these zones.

• Curtin: Theodore Street will be closed from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm between Carruthers Street and Marrawah Street for road resealing operations.
• Deakin: The State Circle off-ramp to Adelaide Avenue will be closed for asphalt patching between 8:00 pm Sunday and 5:00 am Monday.
• Harrison: Well Station Drive, between Flemington Road and Kings Canyon Street, will be closed for night works starting at 9:00 pm.

Public Health Advisory: Measles Alert

ACT Health has issued a public health advisory following a confirmed case of measles in a recently returned overseas traveler. While the specific exposure sites no longer pose an ongoing risk, individuals who visited the following locations on the specified dates are advised to monitor for symptoms until early March:

• Canberra Airport (Arrivals and Hertz Car Rental): Monday, 16 February.
• Gungahlin Walk-in Centre: Wednesday, 18 February.
• Canberra Hospital Emergency Department Waiting Room: Wednesday, 18 February.

Symptoms include fever, tiredness, runny nose, sore eyes, and a blotchy red rash. If symptoms develop, please call your GP or the nearest Emergency Department before arriving to prevent further transmission.

Transport and Community Notices

Sunday, 1 March marks the final day of temporary platform arrangements at the City Bus Interchange. Regular services and platform assignments are expected to resume following the conclusion of today's scheduled works. For those attending the Enlighten Festival, a free shuttle bus service continues to operate every 15 minutes from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm, departing from Platform 9 at the City Interchange.

Additionally, the Hartley Hall Markets will be held today at the Hall Showgrounds from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Attendees should be mindful of increased local traffic in the Hall area during these hours.