Official City Notice: Public Health Alerts and Infrastructure Advisory

Public Health Advisory: Measles Alert for Brisbane International Airport

Queensland Health has issued a high-priority public health alert following confirmed cases of measles involving individuals who visited the Brisbane International Airport. While the initial notification was issued on March 25, the advisory remains active for Friday, 27 March 2026. Residents and visitors who were at the airport recently are urged to remain vigilant for symptoms for up to 21 days from their possible exposure date. Measles symptoms typically include fever, cough, runny nose, and sore eyes, followed by a blotchy red rash several days later. If you or a family member develop these symptoms, please contact your GP or call 13HEALTH (13 43 25 84) for advice before visiting a medical facility to prevent further community transmission.

Infrastructure Update: Logan Motorway Ramp Closure

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) advises motorists of significant weekend roadworks impacting the southern suburbs. Beginning at 8:00 PM on Friday, 27 March 2026, the Logan Motorway eastbound on-ramp from Boundary Road and Skepper Street in Ellen Grove will be closed to all traffic. This closure is scheduled to remain in place until 5:00 AM on Monday, 30 March. These works are part of essential pavement maintenance and safety upgrades. Diversions will be clearly marked, and motorists are encouraged to allow extra travel time or seek alternative routes throughout the weekend.

Traffic Notice: South Brisbane Event Preparations

In preparation for the upcoming Run Army event, Brisbane City Council has announced changed traffic conditions in South Brisbane starting Friday morning. Russell Street will experience altered conditions between 9:00 AM and 11:59 PM on Friday, 27 March 2026. Special event signage and traffic controllers will be on-site to assist local residents and motorists. Residents should also prepare for more extensive full road closures across the CBD and South Brisbane scheduled for Sunday morning. All commuters are reminded to follow detour signs and maintain safety around workers during this setup phase.

Public Service: Expanded Parking Payment Options

Brisbane City Council is pleased to remind residents that choice and convenience in parking payments are now officially available across the city. Following a successful rollout earlier this month, motorists can now choose between two approved pay-by-app providers: CelloPark and the newly introduced PayDay app. Updated signage is now visible at on-street parking zones throughout Brisbane, detailing zone codes and payment instructions. This initiative aims to provide greater flexibility and system resilience for the city's residents and visitors.

Council Notice: Autumn Recess Period

Residents are advised that Brisbane City Council and its standing committees are currently in their scheduled Autumn Recess. Ordinary Council meetings and committee sessions have been suspended since March 17 and are scheduled to resume on Tuesday, 12 May 2026. During this period, essential council services, waste collection, and emergency maintenance crews will continue to operate as normal. For urgent council matters or to report issues such as potholes or broken streetlights, residents can still reach the 24/7 Contact Centre.