Sections of the tram infrastructure along Victoria and Elizabeth streets to the north of the city centre are scheduled to be upgraded from next week in a big project continuing to the end of October.
The early works stage, starting on Monday, will see works mainly undertaken at night, but in October major works will see 24-hour road closures and significant disruption of bike traffic.
The early works will see night activities on Victoria Street from Bouverie Street to Peel Street and on Elizabeth Street from Therry Street to Queensberry Street, including the intersection.
Crews will be identifying underground services, installing new tram overhead poles and installing temporary site sheds.
Work will be underway from 9pm to 5am, Sunday 24 August to Friday 12 September 2025 (Sunday to Thursday nights only).
There will be nightly road, lane, parking and bike lane closures on Victoria and Elizabeth streets, as required, with nightly closure of the intersections along Victoria, Elizabeth and Queensberry streets.
Works will move along Victoria and Elizabeth streets as the investigations progress.
Footpaths will remain open with temporary detours in place at some times. Traffic management and signage will direct traffic.
There are no changes to tram services during early works.
Businesses located around the works area will remain open during the works.
Major works will be underway 24 hours a day from 8pm, Monday 6 October, to 4.30am, Monday 27 October 2025.
These works involve tram track reconstruction and safety upgrades along Victoria and Elizabeth streets.
Impacts will involve full road closure of the Elizabeth Street and Victoria Street intersection, full kerb to kerb road closure, and fencing and detours for bike riders, pedestrians and traffic. Elizabeth Street will be closed between Therry and Queensberry streets.
Bicycle Network will provide more complete details closer to the date of the major works.
Note that Queen Victoria Market and surrounding businesses will remain open throughout the works, but with vehicle access restricted.
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