Works in progress

The City of Hobart (CoH) will be carrying out stormwater improvement works near the Intercity Cycleway (behind 25–29 Mercer Street, New Town) from Monday 27 October to Friday 19 November 2025, between 9:30 am and 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

During this time:

• Stormwater services, property access, and waste collection will not be affected.

• A site office and mobile plant will be located on Bromby Street, which may reduce on-street parking availability.

• Increased traffic on Bromby Street is expected due to plant and material deliveries.

Cycleway users should note:

• The Intercity Cycleway will be closed at regular times during the works.

• A detour route will be in place via Bromby Street, New Town/Main Road, and Brownells Lane to safely bypass the construction area.

The City will make every effort to minimise disruption, while maintaining safety requirements. Road users and pedestrians are reminded to follow signage and any directions provided at the work zone.

Please observe all parking restrictions, as this notice does not provide exemptions.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank the community for their patience while these important works are completed.

For further information, please contact the CoH Coordinator Construction Projects, Mr Shane Honner.

Hours of Disruption: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Disruption Type: Cycleway Works

From Monday, 27 October, the Department of State Growth is upgrading the Brooker Highway as part of the Freight Capacity Upgrade Program.
Work will take place overnight from 6:30 pm to 6:30 am, starting Sunday evening and ending Friday morning each week, weather permitting.

What this means for you: The ramps connecting Claremont Link Road to the Bridgewater-bound lanes of the Brooker Highway will occasionally be closed overnight to complete works.

Detour information will be available on the project website via the link or QR code below.

Construction noise may be heard during work hours but impacts to residents will be minimal.

Lane closures and reduced speed limits will be in place.

Please follow posted speed limits and allow up to 15 minutes of extra travel time.

Hours of Disruption: 6:30 pm - 6:30 am

Disruption Type: Road closure

We’ll soon be upgrading stormwater pipes and replacing the footpath, kerb, and gutter between 14 Riverview Parade and Mitchell Avenue, Rosetta.

To do this, we’ll need to close one lane at times, with traffic control in place.

From 27 September, during the school holidays, the road will need to be fully closed for a short period while we install a stormwater pipe across it.

We’re sorry for any inconvenience this causes and ask residents, drivers, and pedestrians to please follow the signs and use alternative routes where needed.

Hours of Disruption: 7:30 am - 4:30 am, Monday to Friday

Disruption Type: Roadworks

Stage two of the Renfrew Circle pedestrian and traffic improvements will begin on Wednesday, 13 August 2025.

The scope of works includes the installation of new stormwater infrastructure, removal and replacement of the existing concrete footpath and kerb and channel, followed by reconstruction of the road pavement.

As with the stage one works completed last financial year, new raised traffic tables will also be constructed at the Allardyce Avenue and McCartney Avenue junctions.

These works will involve temporary road closures, with access maintained for residents only.

Metro Tasmania has been notified and will implement a temporary bus detour during the construction period.

Council apologises for any inconvenience this may cause and kindly asks residents, motorists, and pedestrians to observe all signage and use alternative routes where possible during work hours.

Hours of Disruption: 7.30am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday

Disruption Type: Road Works