Roma Street – temporary eastbound lane and northern footpath closures - August 2025
From 1 September to November 2025, works will take place on the northern side of Roma Street near the Services building to construct footpaths, kerbs, utility and street scape upgrades.
To support these activities, a continuous eastbound lane closure and pedestrian detour will be in place on Roma Street between Countess and Garrick streets. Access will be maintained to all on-street bus stops and Roma Street station.
Work details
Work will involve:
- Implementing traffic control arrangements
- Use of hand tools, excavators, mobile cranes and other equipment to remove and reinstate the footpath on Roma Street.
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. Please see map below for information
- An increase in construction workers and vehicles in the area.
Traffic and pedestrian changes
The following changes will be in place during the work:
- Closure of the northern footpath of Roma Street between Countess and Garrick streets
- Closure of the 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.
Please see map below for traffic changes
Work hours
Construction activities and the associated traffic and pedestrian changes will occur during both day and night shift (24/7).
Work is subject to relevant approvals and suitable weather conditions.
Future work along Roma Street
Work to construct new footpaths and deliver other streetscape upgrades along Roma Street will be delivered in stages.
These works may require changes to traffic conditions and pedestrian access in the area.
Further information, including timing and impacts, will be provided to the community in advance of the work commencing.
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: