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 done 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
Brisbane Street between Elizabeth Street and Murray Street, Hobart
Pursuant to Section 19(1)(b) 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 Wednesday 29 November to Sunday 17 December 2023 for the purpose of conducting stormwater and sewer main upgrade works.
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Brisbane Street between Elizabeth Street and Murray Street, Hobart
Pursuant to Section 19(1)(b) of the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982, notice is given that both lanes of Brisbane Street between Elizabeth Street and Murray Street will be closed to traffic from 7 pm Wednesday 13 December to 7 pm Thursday 14 December 2023 to allow the installation of a tower crane on site. An extension until 7 pm Friday 15 December 2023 is subject to approval by Senior Road and Traffic Engineer.
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Molle Street between Goulburn Street and Bathurst Street, Hobart
Pursuant to Section 19(1)(b) of the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982, notice is given that Molle Street between Goulburn Street and Bathurst Street will be closed to traffic from 9 am to 3 pm on weekdays, and 7 am to 7 pm on the weekend, from Thursday 7 to Monday 11 December 2023 for roadworks.
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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 Thursday 14 December 2023 to 5 pm Tuesday 9 January 2024.
Morrison Street (from Murray Street to Castray Esplanade) will be closed to traffic from 5 am to 6 pm on Saturday 16 December, Saturday 23 December, Saturday 30 December 2023, and Saturday 6 January 2024.
These closures are for the Taste of Summer event.
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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.
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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.
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Salamanca Place, Hobart
Salamanca Place is closed to traffic each Saturday from 5.30 am to 6 pm under the Salamanca Market By-law for the Salamanca Market.
More information can be found on the Salamanca Market website
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For more information, or to apply for a road closure, please contact the City of Hobart on 03 6238 2711 or email coh@hobartcity.com.au.