Tuesday Commute: Hospital Upgrades and Major Roadworks Alert

Major Traffic Disruptions Expected for Tuesday, 3 March 2026

Commuters heading into the Hobart CBD this morning should prepare for significant changes to traffic flow and pedestrian access, particularly around the Royal Hobart Hospital. As we move into the first week of March, several major infrastructure projects are reaching critical phases, impacting key arteries across the city and northern suburbs.

CBD and Hospital Access Changes

The most notable disruption for city drivers involves the commencement of the Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department expansion. Starting this week, the pedestrian footpath on Argyle Street, situated between the Hobart Private Hospital and Liverpool Street, is closed to allow for construction of a temporary entrance. Additionally, the bike lane on Liverpool Street between Campbell and Argyle Streets is now closed to serve as a construction delivery zone. Motorists should expect delays in this precinct as new ambulance zones and public drop-off areas are established.

Furthermore, night works at the intersection of Liverpool Street and Murray Street are scheduled to conclude at 6:00 am this morning. While the intersection is expected to be open for the morning peak, early commuters may encounter lingering equipment shifts or minor surface adjustments. These night works are slated to continue through early April, so expect evening lane closures to return from 6:00 pm tonight.

Northern Suburbs and Arterial Roadworks

In the northern suburbs, motorists using Main Road through Austins Ferry should exercise caution. Safety improvement works and watermain upgrades are active between 7:00 am and 5:30 pm. During these hours, bike lanes are closed, and cyclists are required to merge with general traffic. In New Town, Queens Walk remains closed between Gas Road and Selfs Point Road from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm today for ongoing road reconstruction.

In the Glebe area, Edward Street is subject to weekday closures between Brooker Avenue and Short Street from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Commuters typically using this route to access the city from the Brooker Highway should seek alternatives via Collins Street or Warwick Street.

Public Transport and Eastern Shore Updates

Metro Tasmania has issued several alerts for Tuesday commuters:

• Springfield Interchange: Ongoing painting works are causing minor stop changes. Passengers should check digital displays for updated boarding locations.
• Queens Walk Closure: Bus services normally servicing Cornelian Bay are being diverted due to the roadworks mentioned above.
• Rosny Esplanade: On the Eastern Shore, sections of Rosny Esplanade remain closed 24/7 between Kellatie Road and Ninda Street. Bus stops in this area will not be serviced, and a temporary shuttle arrangement may be in place.

Southern Outlook

Repair and strengthening works continue on the Huon Highway between Kingston and Leslie Vale. While State Growth has aimed to keep both lanes open during peak hours, reduced speed limits remain in effect around the clock. Motorists traveling from the Huon Valley should allow an additional 10 to 15 minutes of travel time to account for the work zones near Leslie Road and the Southern Outlet interchange.