Eagle Street Closure and St Patrick's Day Festivities to Impact Tuesday Commute

Commuter Alert: Heavy Delays Expected in CBD and Fortitude Valley

Commuters heading into the Brisbane CBD and Fortitude Valley this Tuesday, 17 March 2026, should prepare for a mix of planned roadworks and localized disruptions due to St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. While the primary parade took place over the weekend, several street events and venue celebrations are expected to increase pedestrian traffic and lead to minor delays throughout the day.

Major Road Closures and Traffic Changes

• Eagle Street, Brisbane City: A full closure remains in place on Eagle Street between Creek Street and Mary Street for essential roadworks. Motorists are advised to use Margaret Street or Charlotte Street as alternatives.
• Logan Motorway: For those travelling late, be aware of eastbound closures between Formation Street and Boundary Road scheduled from 8:00 PM tonight until 5:00 AM tomorrow. Additionally, the eastbound off-ramp to Beaudesert Road in Parkinson will be closed during the same window for planned maintenance.
• Albion and Annerley: Ongoing construction continues to impact Sandgate Road and Hudson Road in Albion. In Annerley, multiple work zones along Ipswich Road may cause merging delays during peak morning and afternoon periods.
• Gateway Motorway: Safety upgrades between Nudgee and Deagon are primarily restricted to night hours to minimize disruption, but commuters should stay alert for reduced speed limits and temporary lane shifts in these zones.

St. Patrick’s Day Event Impacts

Tuesday marks the official St. Patrick’s Day holiday, and while it is a business day, significant pedestrian activity is expected around the Brunswick Street Mall in Fortitude Valley. Live music and roaming pipe bands will be performing from 11:00 AM onwards. Localized congestion is also highly likely near major Irish hubs, including Gilhooleys in the CBD and the Crown Hotel in Lutwyche. Commuters should exercise extra caution near licensed venues and high-traffic pedestrian crossings throughout the afternoon.

Public Transport and Translink Updates

• Adelaide Street Stop Closures: Translink has confirmed overnight stop closures on Adelaide Street in the City for Tuesday. Passengers are advised to check the Translink app or website for relocated boarding points and potential service diversions.
• Moorooka Station: A reminder for rail commuters that Moorooka station remains closed for Cross River Rail integration and accessibility upgrades. Dedicated rail replacement bus services are in operation to connect passengers to the wider network.
• Network Monitoring: Following mechanical issues reported on the 345 route earlier this week, commuters are encouraged to monitor real-time service updates to ensure their scheduled bus or train is running on time.

Motorists are encouraged to allow an additional 10 to 15 minutes for travel through the inner city today and to consider utilizing the busway or rail network to avoid parking constraints associated with the holiday festivities.