Works in progress

Roadworks will start on Main Road, Austins Ferry, near St Virgil’s College from Tuesday 9 June 2026 and are expected to take about three weeks to complete.

Works will take place Monday to Friday between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm, weather permitting.

The project will improve cycling safety by building new bike lanes, creating a more connected and safer route for cyclists along this section of Main Road.

Traffic management will be in place during the works.

We ask motorists, pedestrians and cyclists to follow all signs and directions. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Hours of Disruption: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Disruption Type: Stop/Go Alternate Traffic Flows

Construction to kick off on Tolosa Street, Glenorchy from the Brent Street roundabout through to the Barossa Road roundabout.

Works include the removal and renewal of the existing kerb and channel, along with the footpath.

Traffic control measures will be in place for the duration of works and, at times, lane closures will be required which may cause delays.

Motorists are advised to use alternate routes where possible.

Metro Tasmania has been notified and will implement a temporary bus stop during the construction period.

Council apologises for any inconvenience this may cause and kindly asks residents, motorists, and pedestrians to observe all signage and use alternative routes where possible during work hours.

Hours of Disruption: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Disruption Type: Road Works

Over the coming weeks there will be closure of the Intercity Cycleway between Grove Road and Riverway Road in Glenorchy to allow for stormwater works.

Works start on Monday 25 May, weather permitting and are scheduled for completion by Tuesday 23 June 2026.

Works will take place between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.

Please follow all directions and on-site signage.

The map shows the best detour route, which will be clearly signed on the cycleway.

Hours of Disruption: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Work will begin on the Claremont Link Road footpath, opposite the Park & Ride works, from Monday 25 May 2026 for about four weeks.

Works will take place Monday to Friday between 7:00am and 6:00pm, weather and site conditions permitting.

The project will involve building a new concrete footpath from Pascoe Avenue (Main Road) towards Claremont College to improve pedestrian access, safety and connectivity.

The current path is gravel, with no safety fence and a steep slope. Council will install a new concrete footpath and safety fence in this area.

Council apologises for any inconvenience during the works and asks motorists, pedestrians and cyclists to follow all signage and any temporary detours in place.

Work hours: 7:00am – 6:00pm.

Hours of Disruption: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Disruption Type: Footpath works

Works to upgrade the Windermere Bay Walking Track from Conneware Bay through to Windermere Beach have begun, and are expected to continue until the end of June.

The track will remain open during the works, with access maintained where possible.

There may be periods of temporary restricted access while works are underway, however contractors will be on site to assist and manage safe access through the area.

We appreciate the community’s patience while these important upgrades are completed.

Disruption Type: Safety Improvement Works

Construction has began on a new public toilet facility at Poimena Reserve, in accordance with the approved site plan and overlay.

Our contractor is currently installing temporary fencing around the work area to ensure the safety of all reserve users while works are underway.

During construction, there may be some minor changes to access within the reserve.

We will do our best to minimise disruption and thank the community for their patience as these important improvements are delivered.

The project is expected to be completed by the end of June 2026.

Hours of Disruption: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Disruption Type: Capital Works

Residents are advised that road maintenance grading works are scheduled to commence from Monday 12 January 2026, weather permitting.

The works will be carried out by Hazell Bros / Crossroads Pty Ltd and will focus on improving road surfaces across several areas, including Glenlusk, Collinsvale, Claremont, Austins Ferry and surrounding suburbs.

How the Works Will Be Delivered

The contractor will begin at the pull-off bays on Berriedale Road, before progressing uphill toward Collinsvale. Once this section is complete, works will continue north toward Claremont.

Please note that the schedule is weather dependent. If conditions are unsuitable, certain roads or areas may be skipped temporarily and revisited at a later date.

Indicative Work Schedule

The following locations are included in the planned works program:

• Berriedale Road – Glenlusk Road (Berriedale) – pull-off bays

• Coopers Road, Glenlusk

• Faulkners Road, Glenlusk

• Brinkmans Road, Glenlusk

• Mill Road, Collinsvale

• Fehlbergs Road, Collinsvale

• Myrtle Forest Road, Collinsvale

• Fairy Glen Road, Collinsvale

• Wessing Lane, Collinsvale

• Valley Road, Collinsvale

• Abbotsfield Road (220–349), Claremont

• Mt Faulkner Road, Claremont

• Sky Farm Road, Claremont

• Upper Hilton Road, Claremont

• Main Road / Hestercombe Road, Austins Ferry

• Main Road, Berriedale

• Kalang Avenue, Glenorchy

• Creek Road, Lenah Valley

What to Expect

During works, residents may experience short delays or temporary traffic changes. Every effort will be made to minimise disruption and maintain safe access for local traffic.

Thank you for your patience while these important maintenance works are carried out to improve road conditions across the area.