UPDATE: Roma Street – temporary eastbound lane and northern footpath closures - April 2025
Due to unforeseen circumstances, work to install the façade and architectural panels on the Services Building at Roma Street is ongoing and anticipated to be completed mid-2025.
Closures of the northern footpath and an eastbound lane on Roma Street to support this activity will continue intermittently. Access for vehicles travelling eastbound on Roma Street will be maintained during the work.
Work details
Work will involve:
- Implementing traffic control arrangements.
- Use of mobile cranes and other equipment to lift panels from Roma Street into place on the Services Building.
Traffic and pedestrian changes
The following changes will be in place during the work:
- Closure of a section of the northern footpath of Roma Street between Countess and Garrick streets.
- Closure of an eastbound lane on Roma Street between Countess and Garrick streets. Eastbound access will be maintained for vehicles.
- Traffic control to assist motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.
Access to bus stops on Roma Street will be maintained at all times.
Work hours
This activity and associated traffic changes will be undertaken intermittently between 9am and 4pm, Monday to Saturday.
Work is subject to relevant approvals and suitable weather conditions.
What to expect
- Increase in noise, dust and vibration associated with the use of heavy machinery and equipment.
- Changes to traffic arrangements and pedestrian detours.
- An increase in construction workers and vehicles in the area.
Project information
If you have any questions, call 1800 010 875 to speak to a member of the Cross River Rail Tunnel and Stations team.
If you want to know more, all of this information is available in PDF form: