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 |
| Dewitt Street and Hampden Road intersection, Battery Point |
6 am Monday 13 April to 6 pm Monday 15 June for road works |
| Mellifont Street between Arthur Street and Newdegate Street, West Hobart |
6 am to 5 pm from Thursday 16 April to Monday 18 May for road works |
| Victoria Street from Harrington Street to road end, Hobart |
10 am to 4 pm on Saturday 2 May for an event |
| Salamanca Place between Davey Street and Gladstone Street, Hobart |
7 am to 5 pm on Sunday 3 May for crane works |
| Faraday Street between Goulburn Street and Craigside Avenue, West Hobart |
9 am to 3.30 pm from Monday 4 to Friday 8 May for power pole works |
| Davies Avenue between Tasman Highway and McVilly Drive, Queens Domain |
7.30 pm to 8 am (night works):
- Monday 4 to Sunday 10 May
- Sunday 17 to Monday 18 May
- Sunday 31 May to Tuesday 2 June
|
| Lower Domain Road between Tasman Highway and Carriage Drive, Queens Domain |
Closed at all times from 6 am Thursday 30 April 2026 to 5 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026
Closed between 7.30 pm and 8 am (night works) from Sunday 31 May 2026 to Tuesday 2 June 2026
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| 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