Drivers travelling between Armidale and the coast on Waterfall Way should allow extra time from Monday, 26 October, to Sunday, 8 November. Transport for NSW says a string of maintenance jobs and projects may cause cumulative delays, with some sections of up to 10 minutes. Vehicles wider than 3 metres face restrictions on parts of the route, and a permit is needed. Motorists can follow signs and directions from traffic controllers, or use alternative routes including the Oxley Highway, Gwydir Highway or New England Highway.
Surf Coast Shire has started a $755,000 road resurfacing program in central Torquay. Work on Fischer Street, between Beach Road and Zeally Bay Road, began on Monday and is due for completion in December, with traffic detours in place until then. Six streets are scheduled for upgrades in the 2026-27 financial year, including sections of Pearl Street, Bristol Road, Cliff Street, Walker Street and Boston Road. Councillor Phoebe Crockett said the works would improve driving and riding conditions and reduce maintenance costs, and acknowledged some disruption for road users.
Italian restaurant Eleven on Monaro in Queanbeyan is drawing diners to its hidden rear courtyard while Monaro Street is closed for reconstruction. The courtyard has a large pergola, tables for groups and a two-storey mural of John Gale. Access is possible from the free carpark near Club Lime. Owner and chef Aleksander Trpkovski serves wood-fired pizzas from $23, with a focaccia, entrees and pasta also on the menu. The restaurant is at 11 Monaro Street.
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New traffic lights at the Ballan Road, McGrath Road and Greens Road intersection in Wyndham Vale will switch on three months early, on Monday 9 November. The $90.27 million upgrade is ahead of schedule and is funded by federal and state governments. Lalor MP Joanne Ryan said the intersection serves more than 30,000 drivers daily. Victorian Roads and Road Safety Minister Paul Hamer said the work will add through and turning lanes, new signals, pavement, drainage, shared paths and signalised crossings.
The City of Ballarat is seeking an organisational or association representative for its Ballarat Heritage Advisory Committee, with applications due by 30 October 2026. Council is also inviting community feedback on the 2027/28 budget until 15 November. Night resurfacing on Dyson Drive is due to start on Sunday 18 October and last about a week, with partial road closures between 6pm and 6am. A Lake Wendouree exclusion zone applies for the Wastell Trophy Flyfishing Championships on 17 and 18 October.
Transport for NSW will carry out night maintenance work on Masters Road and the M1 Princes Motorway at Figtree. Masters Road work runs from 8pm to 4am on Sunday 18 and Monday 19 October, weather permitting. Westbound lanes close on Sunday and eastbound lanes close on Monday, with detours via the motorway, Five Islands Road and Springhill Road. Motorway work between North Wollongong and Figtree runs for four nights from 18 to 21 October, with single lane closures and a 40 km/h speed limit. Motorists should allow up to 10 extra minutes of travel time.
Crews have started cleaning up 15 ramps on the Monash Freeway, between Malvern and Narre Warren. Work includes graffiti removal, sign repairs, sweeping, weed removal and other roadside maintenance. The work is part of a $36.9 million Better Roadsides program and is carried out nightly between 9:00pm and 5:00am, with each ramp closed for one night. The government says more than 83,000 potholes have been repaired since 1 July, with a target of 500,000 this year.
The final stage of Peninsula Link roadworks is now expected to finish in March 2027, the Minister for Roads and Road Safety has confirmed. Paul Hamer said closures will be scheduled to limit impact on road users and will not occur during the peak school holiday period. Nepean MP Anthony Marsh said residents had been told the works would finish by 18 December. The state-funded project began in July 2025 and has caused months of disruption for motorists.
Motorists travelling between Raleigh and Armidale should expect delays from multiple roadworks along Waterfall Way. Transport for NSW says the work runs from Monday, 12 October, to Sunday, 25 October. Traffic controls will be in place, and drivers must follow signs and directions from traffic controllers. Vehicles wider than 2.5 metres face restrictions, and permits are required in some work zones. Heavy vehicle operators are urged to consider alternative routes, and drivers can track individual work sites through the Live Traffic NSW service.
Motorists heading north on the Pacific Motorway at West Ballina should expect changed traffic conditions next week. Essential pavement maintenance starts on Monday, 12 October, and runs for two nights from 7pm to 3am, weather permitting. The northbound slip lane to the BP Ballina Travel Centre will be closed during the work. A detour via the Bruxner Highway will be in place for northbound drivers needing the service centre. Transport for NSW advises allowing an extra five minutes of travel time and following traffic signs and controllers.
Logan City Council is rebuilding a worn section of Distillery Road, with work expected to finish by mid-February 2027. The project will widen and resurface the road and rebuild its base. Crews will work on one side at a time, so access along the road will be kept open. Work will pause over Christmas and New Year and resume in early January. The completion date depends on weather and construction conditions. Distillery Road is home to the Distillery Road Market and Beenleigh Artisan Distillery.
The southbound lane of O'Callaghans Parade towards Horsham will reopen today, but the northbound lane stays shut due to unstable gravel. Wet weather has postponed sealing work, with a new schedule to be set after this weekend's rain. Authorities warn the southbound lane might close again if necessary to safeguard the road. The public is asked to bear with ongoing disruptions as conditions evolve. Updates will follow as the situation changes.
Residents of Tubber Street in Beaudesert have raised concerns about increased traffic and speeding, which they attribute to recent roadworks and a speed limit reduction on nearby Brisbane Street. Long-term resident Finella Loch and trauma nurse Mel Goodland have both expressed worries about accidents and dangerous driving. They have contacted local councillor Jennifer Sanders and police for assistance, suggesting measures like radar speed signs and a lower speed limit to address the issue.
Night works will begin on the Princes Highway at North Wollongong from Sunday 11 October, running from 8pm to 5am, Sunday to Thursday, for up to four weeks. The maintenance work between Lysaght Street and Bourke Street will involve single lane closures, contraflow traffic control, and a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h. Several bus stops in the area will also be temporarily closed for up to three nights each while work is carried out.
