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 |
| Doyle Avenue between Giblin Street and McCann Crescent, Lenah Valley |
7 am to 4 pm weekdays from Monday 5 January to Wednesday 4 February for road works |
| Queens Walk between Gas Road and Selfs Point Road, New Town |
7 am to 5 pm from Thursday 5 February to Friday 27 March for road works |
| Edward Street between Brooker Avenue and Short Street, Glebe |
7 am to 4 pm weekdays from Tuesday 27 January to Friday 20 March for road works |
| Kemp Street between Collins Street and Vibe Hotel, Hobart |
7 am to 5 pm on Thursday 5 February for road works |
| Lower Domain Road above the Botanical Gardens, Queens Domain |
7 am to 4 pm on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 February for an event |
| Federal Street between Elizabeth Street and Argyle Street, North Hobart |
7 am to 7 pm Sunday 15 February for an event |
| Elizabeth Street between Elphinstone Road and Rupert Avenue, North Hobart |
6 pm to 6 am (night works) weeknights from Sunday 1 February to Friday 20 February for road works |
| 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