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 |
| Lillie Street between Brooker Highway and Aberdeen Street, Glebe |
7 am to 4 pm weekdays from Monday 14 September to Monday 16 November for road works |
| McAulay Road from Churchill Avenue to 23 McAulay Road, Sandy Bay |
9 am to 4 pm from Monday 19 October to Friday 30 October for road works |
| Mercer Street from Bromby Street to 12 Mercer Street, New Town |
9 am to 4 pm from Wednesday 21 October to Monday 21 December for stormwater and road works |
| McAulay Road from Norfolk Crescent to 3 McAulay Road, Sandy Bay |
9.30 am to 4 pm from Monday 26 October to Wednesday 11 November for road works |
| Argyle Street (right-hand lane only) between Collins Street and Liverpool Street, Hobart |
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027 for the temporary relocation of the RHH Emergency Department |
| 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 |
More information