Lane Closures and Night Works: Your Hobart Commute Update for Wednesday, 11 February

Mid-Week Traffic Overview

Commuters across Hobart should prepare for a series of localized delays and road closures this Wednesday, 11 February 2026. While major highways remain largely clear of sudden incidents this morning, several ongoing infrastructure projects and scheduled maintenance works are expected to impact travel times, particularly in New Town, North Hobart, and the Eastern Shore. Motorists are advised to plan for an extra 10 to 15 minutes during peak periods, especially when navigating around work zones near the city fringe.

Major Road Closures and Work Zones

Several key local roads are subject to significant restrictions today. The most notable disruptions include:

• New Town: Queens Walk is closed to all vehicular traffic between Gas Road and Selfs Point Road. This closure is in effect from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm as part of an extensive road reconstruction project. Residents and workers heading toward the Cornelian Bay area should use alternative routes via Forster Street.
• Glebe: Work continues on Edward Street between Brooker Avenue and Short Street. Expect lane closures and manual traffic control between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm. This may cause minor backing up onto the Brooker Avenue off-ramps during the morning peak.
• Sandy Bay/Mount Nelson: Maintenance at Nelson Road (specifically near Bend 5) will result in temporary lane narrowing and speed reductions between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm. Motorists should be wary of workers on the road during these off-peak hours.
• Rosny: On the Eastern Shore, the long-term project on Rosny Esplanade remains active. The road is closed in sections 24/7 between Kellatie Road and Ninda Street, necessitating detours through residential side streets.

Evening Commute: North Hobart Night Works

For those traveling home late or heading out for dinner in the North Hobart strip, be aware that asphalt repair works are scheduled for Elizabeth Street. Starting at 6:00 pm tonight, the outbound lanes between Elphinstone Road and Rupert Avenue will be closed. This work is expected to continue until 6:00 am Thursday morning. Traffic will be diverted, and parking will be restricted in the immediate vicinity of the worksite.

Public Transport and Metro Alerts

Metro Tasmania has confirmed several service adjustments today due to the aforementioned roadworks. Passengers using Route 458 should note that stops near Nelson Road Bend 5 will be closed between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm. Additionally, over a dozen bus routes (including the 500 through 553 series) will be impacted by the Elizabeth Street night works after 6:00 pm. Tassielink services traveling Hobart-bound on the Southern Outlet may also experience slight delays due to ongoing safety barrier investigations and minor roadside activity. Commuters are encouraged to use real-time tracking apps to monitor their specific bus arrivals.