Public Notice: Major Traffic Disruptions and City Service Updates for Friday, 27 March

Road Closures and Infrastructure Works

As Canberra enters the final weekend of March, residents and commuters are advised of significant disruptions across the city's transport network. Official notices from the ACT Government highlight several critical infrastructure projects reaching major milestones today, Friday, 27 March 2026.

• Commonwealth Avenue Bridge: The bridge renewal project is causing substantial impacts. Northbound lanes between Parkes Way and Vernon Circle are currently closed to all traffic. A full closure of the southbound lanes will also commence at 8:00 PM tonight, 27 March. Both directions will remain closed until 5:00 AM Monday, 30 March. Motorists are urged to use detours via Vernon Circle and London Circuit.
• Albert Street Access: The Albert Street (east) entry remains closed to support utility works and will not reopen until 6:00 AM Saturday, 28 March.
• Bunda Street: A total closure remains in effect between Genge Street and Scotts Crossing for ongoing precinct upgrade works. Diversions are in place, with the closure expected to persist until 19 April.
• Majura Road: Ongoing works at the intersection of Majura Road and Fairbairn Avenue continue to restrict traffic flow. Commuters should allow for additional travel time in the area.

Public Transport and Service Alerts

Transport Canberra has issued several alerts regarding bus stop closures and network reliability during the current construction phase. Residents are encouraged to use the journey planner for real-time updates.

• Bus Stop Closures: Bus stop 3288 in Central Canberra is closed today, Friday, 27 March, with services expected to resume at this location tomorrow. In Tuggeranong, bus stop 1279 remains out of service until 30 March.
• Network Performance: Rapid bus services are maintaining a 15-minute frequency; however, traffic modelling indicates that southbound travel times may increase by up to 13 minutes during peak periods due to the arterial road closures.

Parks, Recreation, and Health Advisories

City Services and ACT Health have provided updates regarding public facilities and environmental safety as the autumn season progresses.

• Sportsground Maintenance: Most ACT Government turf sportsgrounds are currently closed to the public for essential winter season preparation. These grounds are scheduled to reopen for community use on Wednesday, 1 April.
• Water Quality Alerts: Following recent health assessments, Bargang and Yerra beaches remain closed due to high levels of bacteria. Residents are advised to avoid all primary contact with water at these sites until further testing confirms safe levels.
• Health Reassurance: ACT Health continues to advise that Canberra's drinking water is safe and meets all requirements of the National Health and Medical Research Council guidelines, including updated standards for PFAS monitoring.

Administrative Deadlines

The ACT Government Gazette has noted that today, 27 March, is the final closing date for several senior executive vacancies, including the Deputy Director-General position. Submissions must be finalized through the official portal by the end of the business day.