Commonwealth Avenue Bridge - partial bridge closure

Details

Major traffic changes will be in place from early January 2026 to support essential upgrades being delivered as part of the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge Renewal Project.

The northbound side of Commonwealth Avenue Bridge will close to all road and shared path users from Thursday 8 January 2026 for approximately 12 months (weather permitting).

The southbound side of the bridge will accommodate both directions of traffic and shared path users. 

Closure status
Current
Traffic Arrangements

Dates of authorisation:

Wednesday 7 January 2026 – Friday 12 March 2027

Note: The northbound side of Commonwealth Avenue Bridge is anticipated to fully close to traffic on Thursday 8 January 2026 and reopen to traffic by the end of December 2026 (weather permitting). Additional time is provided for contingency purposes.

Time:

24-hour closure

Speed reduction:

Speed limits will be reduced to 40km/h through the work zone.

Location:

Commonwealth Avenue Bridge (northbound) from the Flynn Drive on-ramp to Albert Street.

Flynn Drive northbound on-ramp to Commonwealth Avenue Bridge (will be open to Transport Canberra buses only)

Changed traffic arrangements for the first stage of the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge Renewal Project
Organiser
National Capital Authority
Organiser contact
(02) 6271 2888

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region.

We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

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