Southbound Centenary Bridge Reconstruction and Major Suburban Roadworks Impacting Thursday Commutes

Major Impacts on the Centenary Motorway

Commuters traveling through Brisbane’s western suburbs today, Thursday, 5 March 2026, should exercise caution and allow for additional travel time on the Centenary Motorway. Following the successful opening of the new three-lane northbound Centenary Bridge at Jindalee late last year, the project has moved into its next critical phase. Significant reconstruction work is currently underway on the old southbound bridge structure. Traffic remains in a multi-stage switch configuration, and with over 85,000 vehicles using this corridor daily, congestion is expected during peak morning and afternoon periods. Motorists should adhere to the temporary 80 km/h speed limits through the construction zone to ensures the safety of workers and fellow drivers.

Suburban Roadwork Hotspots: Acacia Ridge and Albion

Several major arterial roads are seeing heavy activity today due to scheduled Brisbane City Council works. In the south, Acacia Ridge is a particular pinch point for industrial and local traffic. Reconstruction and excavation works are active on Learoyd Road and Mortimer Road, with these projects not expected to reach completion until mid-March. Commuters using these routes should prepare for lane closures and potential detours.

To the north, Albion continues to be a site of significant infrastructure upgrades. Construction and service works are concentrated along Sandgate Road and Hudson Road. These works are part of a broader effort to improve northern corridor capacity but will likely cause intermittent delays for those heading toward the CBD from the northern suburbs. Motorists are encouraged to consider the Inner City Bypass as an alternative where possible.

Central and Southern Corridor Updates

Traffic flow on Ipswich Road through Annerley remains affected by ongoing service works between Cornwall Street and the motorway entry points. Additionally, in Alderley, commuters should keep a watchful eye on South Pine Road and Enoggera Road, where road resurfacing and maintenance are scheduled to continue through to next week. While most of these works are managed with lane-sharing arrangements, the cumulative effect on travel times can be significant during the morning rush.

Public Transport and Rail Services

Translink reports that rail services are largely operating on a standard Thursday timetable following the conclusion of major weekend trackwork on the Gold Coast and Inner City lines. While no emergency closures are reported for today, bus commuters on the northern routes, particularly those passing through Albion, should account for minor delays due to the aforementioned Sandgate Road construction. Passengers are advised to check the Translink journey planner for real-time updates on bus arrival times and potential stop relocations in the Acacia Ridge area.