Mary Street - Temporary lane and intersection closures

Until late 2026, intermittent lane and full road closures between 6:30pm and 6:30am will occur on Mary Street at the Albert Street intersection for ongoing utility and service works. During closures, eastbound and westbound vehicle access past the intersection will not be available.

Traffic and pedestrian access – Full intersection closure

  • Mary Street may be closed intermittently to vehicles at the Albert Street intersection between 6:30pm and 6:30am.
  • During full intersection closures, vehicles will not be able to turn from Albert Street on to Mary Street. Detours will be in place via Edward, Alice, George and Elizabeth streets.
  • Vehicle access to properties on Mary Street will be maintained under the direction of traffic control.

Traffic and pedestrian access – Lane closures

  • Lane closures on a section of Mary Street between 6:30pm and 6:30am as required. For further details, please refer to map overleaf.
  • During lane closures, vehicle access will be maintained.
  • Vehicle access to properties on Mary Street will be maintained under the direction of traffic control
  • Pedestrian access will be maintained via the existing Mary and Albert streets signalised intersection.
  • The northern footpath of Mary Street adjacent to the Lot 1 and Lot 2 work sites will remain closed.
  • At completion of works, Mary Street will return to single lane access for westbound traffic only.

Work details

Work will involve:

  • Installation of site fencing, hoarding and road safety barriers for lane closures within the work area as required.
  • Utility and service work which may include the use of machinery including excavators, concrete saws, generators, light vehicles, lighting units, ventilation fans and hand tools.
  • Demolishing asphalt, concrete and kerbs.
  • Installing new drainage, kerbs, concrete slabs and paving.
  • Line marking and reinstatement of the road surface.

 

Public transport changes

During the full intersection closures, Mary Street Stop 50 near Albert Street (Stop ID: 00099) will be temporarily closed.

Please refer to signage at the impacted stop for location of alternate stop.

Plan your journey by using any of the links below:

What to expect during temporary road closures

  • Traffic control and signage in place to assist.
  • Temporary vehicle and pedestrian detours.
  • Increased truck movements and traffic control on the Elizabeth Street and Albert Street intersection.
  • An increase in noise, dust, vibration and worksite lighting.
  • An increase in construction workers and vehicle movements in and out of the area.
  • Potential impacts to existing services (e.g. power, water, gas). Affected properties will be notified in advance, if required.

 

Work hours

Details and dates of closures will be notified through the fortnightly email updates. To subscribe to these email updates please contact [email protected]

Work will occur nightly from 6:30pm to 6:30am during the lane and road closures. All works will occur in line with required traffic permits and Project Conditions.

Every effort will be made to minimise the impact of this work on businesses, residents and commuters. If you have any questions, call 1800 010 875 to speak to a member of the Tunnel and Stations team.

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