Lane Closures and 24/7 Detours: Hobart Traffic Update for Tuesday, 17 March

Morning Commute Overview

Hobart drivers and public transport users should prepare for significant disruptions this Tuesday, 17 March 2026, as several major infrastructure projects reach critical phases. While the Tasman Bridge remains clear for peak-hour flow, commuters heading from the Eastern Shore and the Northern Suburbs will face the most substantial delays due to long-term closures and intersection overhauls.

Major Artery Alerts: Brooker Highway and Southern Outlet

In the north, the $9 million Montrose intersection overhaul continues to impact the Brooker Highway. While night works are scheduled to wrap up by 6:30 am each morning to clear lanes for the peak, motorists are reminded that right-hand turns from Duncan Street and Foreshore Road onto the Brooker Highway remain strictly banned. These restrictions are expected to stay in place until the new traffic signals are commissioned in April. Traffic flow may be slower than usual as crews perform resurfacing and line-marking in the area.

Commuters traveling from the Huon Valley and Kingborough should account for lane closures on the Southern Outlet. Specifically, the Kingston section is undergoing upgrades with lane restrictions active between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm. Authorities have timed these works to avoid the heaviest morning peak, but midday and afternoon travelers should expect reduced speed limits and potential bottlenecks city-bound.

Eastern Shore: Rosny Esplanade 24/7 Closure

The most significant local disruption remains on the Eastern Shore. Rosny Esplanade is currently closed 24/7 in sections between Kellatie Road and Ninda Street for Stage 1 and 2 of its major redevelopment. This closure is expected to last through late April, forcing significant detours for local residents and shoppers. Residents are advised to use Cambridge Road as the primary alternative, though this is likely to see increased congestion during school drop-off and pick-up times.

CBD and Local Roadworks

City-bound commuters should be aware of several localized projects impacting secondary routes:

• Liverpool and Murray Streets: Ongoing night works for the new scramble crossings occur between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am. While the intersection will be open for the morning commute, early-morning drivers should watch for remaining equipment or temporary road plates.
• Queens Walk, New Town: Roadworks between Gas Road and Selfs Point Road will be active from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, causing delays for those accessing the Cornelian Bay area.
• Edward Street, Glebe: Localized closures for road works are scheduled between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm.

Public Transport and Metro Tasmania

Metro Tasmania passengers are advised that bus services on the Eastern Shore are currently following detours due to the Rosny Esplanade closure. Several stops near Ninda Street and Kellatie Road remain unserviceable; passengers should check the Metro Tas app for the nearest temporary boarding points. Additionally, commuters are reminded that the permanent service adjustments introduced earlier this year remain in effect, with approximately 120 services across the Hobart network still removed to improve overall reliability.