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.

Further information can be found on the Tasmania Police Community Alerts page.

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

Emergencies

Road closures due to emergencies such as flooding are also managed by Tasmania Police, and updates can be found on the Tasmania Police Community Alerts page.

kunanyi/Mt Wellington

Information regarding the status of Pinnacle Road on kunanyi/Mount Wellington can be found on the Pinnacle Road status page.

Current and upcoming road closures

With a range of road closures across the Hobart Waterfront this summer, we've created detailed maps so you can plan your trip into the city with ease:

Hobart Waterfront summer road closures

Hobart Waterfront – Taste of Summer

Pursuant to Section 19(1)(c) of the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982, notice is given that:

Castray Esplanade (from Morrison Street to Silos Link Road) will be closed to traffic from 6 am Monday 16 December 2024 to 5 pm Tuesday 7 January 2025.

Morrison Street (from Murray Street to Castray Esplanade) will be closed to traffic from 5 am to 6 pm on Saturday 21 December 2024, Saturday 28 December 2024, and Saturday 4 January 2025.

These closures are for the Taste of Summer event.

Salamanca Place between Montpelier Retreat and Woobys Lane, Hobart

Pursuant to Section 19(1)(b) of the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982, notice is given that Salamanca Place between Montpelier Retreat and Woobys Lane will be closed to traffic from 3 pm Friday 20 December to 2 am Saturday 21 December 2024 for an outdoor dining occupation licence extension for a public event.

Hobart Waterfront – New Year's Eve

Pursuant to Section 19(1)(c) of the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982, notice is given that the below streets around the Hobart Waterfront area will be closed to traffic from 3 pm Tuesday 31 December to 3 am Wednesday 1 January 2024 for pedestrian safety:

Elizabeth Street (Davey Street to Franklin Wharf)
Elizabeth Street (Davey Street to Macquarie Street)
Murray Street (Davey Street to Morrison Street)
Salamanca Place (Davey Street to Silo's Link Road)
Gladstone Street (Kirksway Place to Salamanca Place)
Montpelier Retreat (Salamanca Place to 8 Montpelier Retreat)
Castray Esplanade (Morrison Street to Silo's Link Road)
Morrison Street (Salamanca Place to Elizabeth Street)
Franklin Wharf (Morrison Street to Elizabeth Street)
Despard Street (Murray Street to Road Terminus)
Brooke Street (Morrison Street to Road Terminus)

Federal Street between Thomas Street and Argyle Street, North Hobart

Pursuant to Section 19(1)(c) of the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982, notice is given that Federal Street between Thomas Street and Argyle Street will be closed to traffic from 5 am to 9 pm on Sunday 2 February 2025 for an event.

Morrison Street between Murray Street and Elizabeth Street, Hobart

Pursuant to Section 19(1)(c) of the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982, notice is given that Morrison Street between Murray Street and Elizabeth Street will be closed to traffic from 6 am Saturday 8 February to 10 pm Monday 10 February 2025 for the Australian Wooden Boat Festival.

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.

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.