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HOBART: Tasman Highway / Lower Domain Road Night Roadworks

Routes impacted

Eastern Shore Routes

Dates

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May–June 2026

Major night roadworks on the Tasman Highway near Lower Domain Road will impact traffic conditions and some Metro services during May and early June 2026.

Stage 1 Roadworks

Dates & Times:

  • Saturdays: 2 May, 16 May, 30 May 2026
    7:30pm – Sunday 8:00am
  • Sunday: 3 May 2026
    7:30pm – Monday 6:00am

Traffic Conditions:

  • Outward (Tasman Bridge-bound) lanes remain open with reduced speed limits
  • Both city-bound lanes closed

Metro Service Impacts:

  • No bus stops closed
  • No temporary stops required
  • Delays may occur due to changed traffic conditions

Stage 2 Roadworks

Weeknight Closures:

  • 4–7 May 2026
  • 11–14 May 2026
    7:30pm – 6:00am nightly

Weekend Closures:

  • 9 May 7:30pm – 10 May 8:00am
  • 17 May 7:30pm – 18 May 6:00am
  • 31 May 7:30pm – 1 June 6:00am

Traffic Conditions:

  • All outward (Tasman Bridge-bound) lanes closed
  • One city-bound lane open (riverside lane only) with reduced speed limits
  • No access between Lower Domain Road and Tasman Highway in both directions

Metro Service Impacts:

  • Government House, Tasman Hwy stop closed
  • No temporary stops available
  • Route diversions will apply as per detour maps
  • Passengers should allow extra travel time

Important Information for Passengers

  • Check Metro service updates before travelling
  • Allow additional time for journeys during affected periods
  • Follow driver instructions and temporary signage
  • Some services may experience delays or diversions

Metro thanks passengers for their patience during these essential roadworks.

image credit and ref: Update: Upcoming Tasman Highway night works and temporary traffic changes from late April 2026 | Selfs Point Sewer Transformation Project | Your Say