Light Rail Stage 2A works are continuing on Commonwealth Avenue in May to extend Canberra's light rail network from the city to Commonwealth Park.
Construction crews are set to undertake watermain, stormwater and utilities works, as well as installing the canopies at the City South and Commonwealth Park stops.
To ensure these critical works can be carried out safely, temporary road and lane closures will be in place along sections of Commonwealth Avenue.
Works have been scheduled to minimise the number of closures needed to support multiple construction activities taking place. Closures will occur at night and on weekends where possible to reduce the impact on Canberra's traffic network.
Commonwealth Avenue traffic changes
8pm Friday 1 May to 5am Monday 4 May (weather permitting): Full closure of Commonwealth Avenue in both directions between Parkes Way and Vernon Circle. The Parkes Way (westbound) off ramp onto Commonwealth Avenue southbound will remain open. Detours will be in place.
8pm Friday 15 May to 5am Monday 18 May (weather permitting): Full closure of the northbound lanes of Commonwealth Avenue between the Parkes Way on ramp and Vernon Circle. Detours will be in place. Southbound travel from Vernon Circle to Albert Street East will be reduced to one lane.
During May, there will be intermittent lane modifications and some lane reductions in place on Commonwealth Avenue northbound, between the Parkes Way on ramp and Vernon Circle.
Additional closures will be required during the year to allow the work to proceed safely.
Major construction works on Light Rail Stage 2A are expected to be completed in early 2027, followed by testing and commissioning ahead of services commencing in 2028.
Plan ahead
These temporary changes will impact how people travel to and around the city. Road users are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time, follow all detours and traffic control, and check live travel conditions before travelling.
The works also coincide with the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge Renewal project, delivered by the National Capital Authority, which has closed the northbound span of the bridge. These works are not related to the Light Rail network expansion currently underway.
Information on travel impacts is available at www.act.gov.au/builtforcbr/travel-impacts and the community can register for updates at www.act.gov.au/lightrailtowoden
