Temporary road closures

The City of Hobart will close local roads for the purposes of conducting special events or to facilitate construction activities. However, closures cause inconvenience for road users, residents and traders. Closures for special events are only considered when the benefits for the community justify the closure.

All City of Hobart road closures are carried out under the authority of the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982.

Please be aware that some road work and emergency activities do not require approval by the City of Hobart.

Other road closures

The following are events occurring on public streets that are typically managed by Tasmania Police:

motor vehicle race, cycling or athletic events

demonstrations or street processions

charitable collections.

Road closures may also be approved by the Department of State Growth. Further information can be found on the Transport Services website.

Current and upcoming road closures

Mercer Street, New Town

Pursuant to Section 19(1)(c) of the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982, notice is given that Mercer Street from Bromby Street to Tower Road will be closed to traffic from 7 am to 5 pm weekdays from Monday 30 September to Saturday 30 November 2024 for road works.

Castray Esplanade between Salamanca Place and Gladstone Street, Hobart

Pursuant to Section 19(1)(c) of the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982, notice is given that Castray Esplanade between Salamanca Place and Gladstone Street will be closed to traffic periodically between 6 am and 6 pm from Tuesday 29 October to Sunday 15 December 2024 for light pole replacements.

Brisbane Street between Elizabeth Street and Murray Street, Hobart

Pursuant to Section 19(1)(c) of the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982, notice is given that the west bound lane of Brisbane Street between Elizabeth Street and Murray Street will be closed to traffic from Friday 15 December 2023 to Friday 28 November 2025 to facilitate building works at 80 Brisbane Street.

Both lanes will be closed to traffic from 2 pm Thursday 3 October to 6 pm Friday 4 October 2024 (to be extended to 6 pm Saturday 5 October 2024 if required) to dismantle an on-site tower crane.

The road will be open to two-way traffic from Friday 20 December 2024 to Sunday 5 January 2025.

Quayle Street, Sandy Bay

Pursuant to Section 41 and 42 of the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982, the City of Hobart advise that the bridge structure across the Sandy Bay Rivulet adjacent to 4 Quayle Street has been temporarily closed to vehicular traffic in the interests of public safety, while consideration is given to practical means to repair or upgrade the structure.

Bathurst Street (between Murray Street and Elizabeth Street) and Criterion Street, Hobart

Pursuant to Section 20(1) of the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982, notice is given that Bathurst Street (between Murray Street and Elizabeth Street) and Criterion Street will be closed to traffic for the purpose of conducting the Farm Gate Market from 6 am to 3 pm every Sunday.