Major upgrades are planned for the Blackall Street Intersection on Kings Avenue to facilitate the opening of the John Gorton Campus Car Park later this year. Roadworks are scheduled to commence from Monday 26 August 2024 and will include:
the construction of a west-bound turning lane in the median
infrastructure upgrades to east and west-bound lanes
the signalisation of the Blackall Street intersection.
Type
Temporary Road Closure
Closure status
Current
Traffic Arrangements
Due to the extensive services relocation works and upgrades required, the works have been programmed to take place simultaneously across three workfaces to minimise long-term disruption. Where possible works will be managed outside of peak usage times to reduce the impact on road users.
The durations and timings outlined below are weather permitting.
Impacts
Duration
Peak/Off peak
No entry and exit to Blackall Street from Kings Avenue east-bound (traffic travelling north towards the bridge)
26 August 2024 – December 2024
All times, peak and off peak hours
Left turn closed from Kings Avenue east-bound onto King Edward Terrace
Approx. one month from 26 August 2024
Off peak
Kings Avenue west-bound will reduce to one lane at the Blackall Street intersection
Approx. three months from 26 August 2024
Off peak
All pedestrian access will be open on Kings Avenue and Blackall Street with some disruptions and detours at times
26 August 2024 – December 2024
All times, peak and off peak hours
*Peak hours: weekdays 7:00 am to 10:00 am and 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Off peak hours: weekdays 10:00 am to 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm to 7:00am, 24 hours on weekends and public holidays. The Department of Finance will continue to issue regular email updates to communicate traffic changes and road user impacts throughout the works.
Organiser
Department of Finance
Organiser contact
NSOP.enquiries@finance.gov.au
Delegate(s)
Department of Finance
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.
