Late-Night Rail Closures and Southern Suburb Roadworks: Brisbane Traffic Update for Tuesday, March 24

Morning Commute Overview

Commuters across Brisbane can expect a relatively standard start to the work week this Tuesday, March 24, 2026, though rail users and those traveling through the southern suburbs should prepare for specific service alterations and localized roadworks. While the major motorways are currently flowing at normal capacities for the early morning rush, a series of planned disruptions related to the Cross River Rail project and local council maintenance will impact travel times throughout the day and into the evening.

Rail Disruptions and Late-Night Closures

The most significant update for public transport users today involves the commencement of scheduled late-night maintenance and project works that will impact the rail network. Translink has confirmed several changes that commuters should factor into their schedules:

• Inner City Rail: Starting tonight, Tuesday, March 24, late-night track closures will affect inner-city stations. If you are planning to travel late this evening, please consult the journey planner as rail replacement buses will be in operation for various services to bypass the work zones.
• Beenleigh Line: As part of the ongoing Cross River Rail support works, certain peak-hour services on the Beenleigh line are scheduled to run express today. Trains may skip stops between Dutton Park and Rocklea, including Fairfield, Yeronga, Yeerongpilly, and Salisbury. Commuters at these intermediate stations should check the revised Tuesday timetable for all-stops services.
• Station Closures: A reminder that Moorooka station remains closed for major accessibility upgrades and Cross River Rail construction. This long-term closure is expected to continue through late 2027. Additionally, Shorncliffe station remains closed for its own accessibility upgrade program.

Key Roadworks and Local Traffic Updates

Motorists should be aware of several active roadwork zones that may cause localized delays during the morning and afternoon peaks:

• Archerfield: Maintenance on Beatty Road is scheduled to wrap up today, March 24. While these works are in their final stages, expect some remaining lane restrictions and the presence of heavy machinery in the area throughout the afternoon.
• Annerley: Ongoing road maintenance continues on sections of Ipswich Road. Work zones remain active near Cornwall Street, which may slow down inbound traffic during the early morning rush.
• Albion: Construction and utility works are still in place on Sandgate Road and Hudson Road. These have been long-term disruptions, and they continue to impact the flow of traffic heading toward the Inner City Bypass.

Major Arteries: M1 and Gateway Motorway

Traffic on the Pacific Motorway (M1) is currently heavy through the usual merge points but moving. With the Coomera Connector Stage 1 construction still in progress, motorists heading south toward the Gold Coast should be mindful of reduced speed limits and changed traffic conditions near the Shipper Drive and Helensvale Road interchanges. On the Gateway Motorway, conditions are currently clear, but we recommend monitoring overhead signage for any incident-related delays. Plan ahead and allow an extra 10 to 15 minutes for your journey if using the Beenleigh rail line today.