Construction for the Monaro Street Refresh in Queanbeyan is expected to start Thursday 12 March 2026.
'Council has been working towards improving Monaro Street for a long time,' said Mayor Kenrick Winchester.
'The key message for residents is that Monaro Street will be closed to vehicle traffic for six months. We know this work will be disruptive and we are aiming to minimise how long people are affected.
'We were considering a plan to do one lane at a time, but this would have meant a construction time of at least 18 months. We have worked with businesses and Transport for New South Wales, and we all agree that closing the road and reducing the amount of construction time is the way to go.
'All of Monaro Street will be closed from the Atkinson Street roundabout to Lowe Street.
'Pedestrian access will remain along both sides of the road, including along the Queens Bridge, and businesses will be open and accessible throughout construction.
'Works will include replacing the road surface and updating underground infrastructure. The existing travel lanes and parking will remain in the same layout with a fresh new surface, while the medians will be modified, footpaths will be upgraded, and gutter heights will be lowered.
'The upgrade forms part of Council's broader plans to transform and reinvigorate the Queanbeyan CBD as part of the CBD Transformation Strategy, Queanbeyan CBD Spatial Masterplan, and Queanbeyan Place Plan.
'Monaro Street will be upgraded from Lowe Street to Collett Street, improving the safety, accessibility, and aesthetic of our CBD. For many years, the community has identified this as a key priority.
'We will also be continuing our business support package to help local businesses over the course of the works.
'This includes our Shop Front Improvement Program that will see façade renovations for 20 businesses along Monaro Street. These upgrades, along with the planned Queanbeyan Leagues Club redevelopment, will form part of a total refresh for our main street.
'Supporting local jobs and businesses is an important part of this project and we are glad to be working with a local company from the Canberra region in Dale and Hitchcock to get the job done.
'The Monaro Street Upgrade isn't just about fixing the road, it's about investing in the future of our community.'
The tender for construction was awarded to Dale and Hitchcock Civil Pty Ltd at the 28 May 2025 Council meeting.
The project is funded by the NSW Government and Council.
Alternative routes and further information about traffic management are available at www.qprc.nsw.gov.au/Monaro-Street
