Commuter Alert: Brooker Highway Night Works and South Hobart Event Delays This Friday

Friday Morning Traffic Overview

As Hobart heads into the final commute of the week on Friday, 27 March 2026, motorists should prepare for several localized disruptions. While the major arterial networks are expected to remain mostly fluid during the peak hour, significant roadworks in the northern suburbs and a major sporting event in South Hobart will require extra travel time and alternative route planning for some residents.

Major Roadworks: Brooker Highway and New Town

The Department of State Growth is concluding a phase of essential resurfacing and line marking on the Brooker Highway. Specifically, work is concentrated in New Town between Risdon Road and Park Street for those heading toward the CBD. While these are night works scheduled to conclude by 5:30 am, commuters may encounter some lingering machinery or reduced speed limits early in the morning. Motorists are advised to allow an additional 15 minutes of travel time when passing through this corridor.

Nearby, Queens Walk remains a point of interest for those traveling between Gas Road and Selfs Point Road. Active roadworks are scheduled between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm. Road users should expect flagmen and potential short-term delays in this industrial precinct throughout the day.

CBD Intersections and CBD Access

Several key intersections in the Hobart CBD are currently under night-time maintenance regimes. Work at the intersections of Liverpool Street and Murray Street, as well as Collins Street and Murray Street, is scheduled to run until 6:00 am. Early morning commuters may notice steel plates or temporary surfaces in these areas as contractors pack down for the day. Additionally, McVilly Drive remains closed between Davies Avenue and the Tasman Highway interchange for ongoing sewer main installation, impacting access to the Queens Domain.

South Hobart Congestion: Kunanyi Mountain Run

The Kunanyi Mountain Run festival officially begins today, Friday, 27 March. The 'Vertical Downhill' event is set to take place, which will see a significant influx of participants and spectators around Wellesley Park in South Hobart. Commuters using Cascade Road and Huon Road should expect increased pedestrian activity and parking pressure. If you are not attending the event, it is recommended to avoid the Wellesley Park vicinity to bypass localized congestion.

Metro Tasmania and Public Transport Alerts

Metro Tasmania has issued several alerts for Friday. Commuters should be aware of the following:

• Stop Closure: Hobart Stop D3 is temporarily closed for the duration of the day. Passengers should check the Metro Tas app for the nearest alternative boarding point.
• CBD Detours: Bus routes typically traversing the Murray Street and Liverpool Street corridors may experience minor timing adjustments due to the aforementioned night work pack-downs.
• Browns Road: Ongoing Phase 2 works on Browns Road continue to affect local service loops.

Hobart residents are encouraged to monitor real-time traffic maps and the Metro Tas app for the latest updates before heading out the door this Friday morning.