Temporary road closures
Local roads can be closed for special events or to facilitate construction activities.
Closures can 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 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. 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
| Location |
Details |
| Nixon Street between Queen and King streets, Sandy Bay |
7 am to 4 pm on weekdays from Wednesday 23 July to Friday 25 August 2025 for road works |
| Truman Avenue between Pottery Road and Suncrest Avenue, Lenah Valley |
7 am to 4 pm on weekdays from Tuesday 5 to Friday 29 August 2025 for road works |
| Lower Domain Road between Carriage Drive and Upper Domain Road, Queens Domain |
Friday 8 August to Friday 10 October 2025 for infrastructure works |
| Market Place between Davey and Collins streets, Hobart |
6 am Thursday 14 August to 6 am Tuesday 19 August 2025 for Beaker Street Festival |
| O'Connor Court, Sandy Bay |
8 am to 4 pm on weekdays from Monday 18 August to Friday 5 September 2025 for stormwater works |
| Brisbane Street (westbound lane only) between Elizabeth and Murray streets, Hobart |
Friday 15 December 2023 to Friday 28 November 2025 to facilitate building works at 80 Brisbane Street |
| The bridge structure across the Sandy Bay Rivulet adjacent to 4 Quayle Street, Sandy Bay |
Temporarily closed to vehicular traffic in the interests of public safety. Consideration is being given to practical means to repair or upgrade the structure. |
| Bathurst Street (between Murray and Elizabeth streets) and Criterion Street, Hobart |
Every Sunday from 6 am to 3 pm for the Farm Gate Market |
| Salamanca Place, Hobart |
Every Saturday from 5.30 am to 6 pm for the Salamanca Market |