CBD Detours and Nightly Motorway Closures for Thursday Commuters

Thursday Commute Outlook: CBD Detours and Nightly Motorway Works

Brisbane commuters can expect a relatively stable morning peak this Thursday, 19 March 2026, though long-term infrastructure projects and specific overnight works continue to reshape the usual travel patterns. While the morning run is expected to flow well on most major highways, motorists and public transport users should remain aware of several key disruptions affecting major CBD arteries and southern motorways.

Central Brisbane Roadworks and Diversions

In the heart of the city, significant construction activity continues to impact traffic flow, particularly around the Adelaide Street and Eagle Street precincts. Motorists are advised to plan for the following ongoing restrictions:

• Adelaide Street: The stretch between Creek Street and Edward Street remains closed to through traffic for planned roadworks. Drivers should use Elizabeth or Charlotte Streets as alternatives to navigate through the city core.
• Mary Street: A long-term closure of the eastbound lane adjacent to the Lot 1 worksite remains in place. This restriction is expected to continue through late 2026, with detours managing eastbound vehicle flow.
• Roma Street: Capacity is reduced between Garrick and Herschel Streets due to lane closures for infrastructure modifications. While access is maintained, peak-hour bottlenecks are common in this zone.
• Eagle Street: Full road closures are currently in effect between Creek Street and Mary Street for surface upgrades, requiring drivers to seek alternative routes via the inner-city loop.

Nightly Works on the Logan Motorway

For those travelling during the late evening or early morning hours, the Logan Motorway will be subject to significant closures. Starting from 8:00 pm tonight, the eastbound off-ramp to Beaudesert Road in Parkinson will be closed for roadworks, reopening at 5:00 am Friday morning. Additionally, the motorway will be closed eastbound between Formation Street and Boundary Road in Ellen Grove during the same timeframe. Signed detours will be in place, but motorists should allow for an additional 15 minutes of travel time.

Public Transport and Rail Alerts

Train commuters on the southern lines are reminded that Moorooka Station remains closed for a major accessibility rebuild. This closure is part of the broader Cross River Rail project and is scheduled to continue until late 2027. Rail replacement buses are operating to connect passengers to nearby stations such as Rocklea and Yeronga.

In the northern suburbs, residents in Mitchelton using bus route 390 should note that stop 34 on Blackwood Street will be closed from 8:00 pm tonight until the last service. This is the final night of scheduled crossing works. Commuters are advised to use the alternative stops located at Ruby Road (stop 35).

Navigating the City Efficiently

Despite local disruptions, the Brisbane Metro system and the Adelaide Street tunnel continue to offer the most reliable transit through the city. With over 1,400 services now bypassing surface-level traffic daily, the high-frequency M1 and M2 lines remain the most efficient way to travel between the CBD and the southern suburbs during peak periods. Commuters are encouraged to use real-time tracking apps to monitor any sudden changes to the morning schedule.