Raising London Circuit December update

01 December 2024

Light Rail to Woden will create a more connected, sustainable, and vibrant city.

Activities in December

Closure of Commonwealth Avenue across two weekends to prepare for reinstatement of the permanent alignment.
Stage 2A site investigation works continue along Northbourne Avenue, London Circuit and Commonwealth Avenue.

Overall works – Raising London Circuit

Commonwealth Avenue lane closures

Date and time: 6pm, Friday 29 November to 6am, Monday 2 December, weather permitting.
Work description: Completion of earthworks, stormwater works and concrete works preparing for traffic switch.
Equipment used: Excavator, small roller, trucks, asphalt paving machine and saw cutter.
Impacts and detours: Partial lane closures in both directions on Commonwealth Avenue between Vernon Circle and Parkes Way.

Commonwealth Avenue - northbound road closures

Date and time: 8pm, Friday 6 December to 6am, Monday 9 December.
Location: Commonwealth Avenue, northbound between State Circle and Parkes Way. Only local traffic allowed for access to the National Triangle and fully closed between Parkes Way and Vernon Circle.
Work description: Pavement and asphalt works to enable reinstatement of permanent alignment.
Equipment used: Excavator, small roller, trucks, asphalt paving machine and saw cutter.
Impacts and detours: Motorists, pedestrians and cyclists are advised to follow road signs.
Contingency: In the event of wet weather or other delays, works will take place from 8pm Friday 13 December to 6am Monday 16 December.

Commonwealth Avenue - southbound road closures

Date and time: 8pm, Friday 13 December to 6am, Monday 16 December.
Location: Commonwealth Avenue, southbound between London Circuit and Parkes Way.
Work description: Pavement and asphalt works to enable reinstatement of permanent alignment.
Equipment used: Excavator, small roller, trucks, asphalt paving machine and saw cutter.
Impacts and detours: Motorists, pedestrians and cyclists are advised to follow road signs.
Contingency: In the event of wet weather or other delays, works will take place in early 2025.

Commonwealth Avenue northbound detour in place from 8pm Friday 6 December to 6am, Monday 9 December.

Commonwealth Avenue southbound detour in place from 8pm, Friday 13 December to 6am, Monday 16 December.

Commonwealth Avenue lane closures and switch to permanent alignment

Date and time: From 6pm to 6am, Monday 16 December to Thursday 19 December - night works only.
Location: Commonwealth Avenue between London Circuit and Parkes Way.
Work description: Preparation and finalisation of permanent alignment. Following these works traffic will be returned to the permanent alignment on Commonwealth Avenue.
Equipment used: Excavator, small roller, trucks, asphalt paving machine and saw cutter.
Impacts and detours: Motorists, pedestrians and cyclists are advised to follow road signs. Once works are complete, active travel arrangements will include a shared path on Commonwealth Avenue West, and a cycle only path on Commonwealth Avenue East.

Ongoing site investigation works for Stage 2A

Location: Multiple locations at Northbourne Avenue, London Circuit and Commonwealth Avenue.
Date and time: Throughout December from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 1pm Saturday. Some investigation activities will be undertaken between 8pm to 6am Monday to Friday.
Work description: Surveying and potholing to identify utilities and soil contamination testing.
Equipment used: Light vehicles, hand tools, small compaction tools, survey equipment, and a vacuum truck.
Impacts and detours: Traffic control will be in place as required around Northbourne Avenue, London Circuit and Commonwealth Avenue. There will be short periods of noise when cutting concrete.

Please note that dates for road closures/works are subject to change. To stay up to date, visit builtforcbr.act.gov.au/travel-impacts. Major Projects Canberra will send out notifications if there are any further updates.