Roma Street – temporary eastbound lane and footpath changes

Work details

• Construction of a new footpath and driveway on the northern side of Roma Street in front of the new Western Services Building
• Implementing traffic control arrangements
• Temporary closure of a section of the northern footpath with a detour in place
• Intermittent day and night lane closures. Vehicle access through the area will remain open.

Please see below for a map of the work area.

Traffic and pedestrian changes

• Bus stops 124 (Stop ID: 000124) and 125(Stop ID: 000125) will be moved east toward the new station building. Access to stops will be maintained at all times.
• Outside of peak hours, the eastbound (inbound) lane on Roma Street between Garrick and Countess streets will be temporarily closed. Eastbound access will be maintained for vehicles.
• Traffic control and signage will be in place to assist motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.

Above: Roma Street northern footpath and eastbound lane changes will occur from mid-March for approximately four weeks.

Work hours

Construction activities and the associated footpath closure will occur during day and night shift (24/7). Work is subject to relevant approvals and suitable weather conditions.

What to expect

• Use of equipment including road saws and jackhammers, vacuum excavation trucks, generators, lighting towers and hand tools
• Increased noise, dust, light and vibration. Every effort will be made to keep disruption to a minimum
• Increased deliveries, movement of plant, machinery and equipment
• Increase in personnel carrying out work.

If you have any questions, speak to a member of the Tunnel and Stations team by call 1800 010 875.

If you want to know more, all of this information is available in PDF form:

• Works Notice – Roma Street – temporary eastbound lane and footpath changes