Lane Closures on M1 and Local Street Upgrades: Wollongong Traffic Report for Tuesday, March 24

Commute Overview for Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Wollongong commuters should prepare for a mix of scheduled maintenance and ongoing infrastructure projects across the region today. While the major full-road closures on the M1 Princes Motorway are not scheduled for Tuesday night, significant local roadworks and nighttime lane restrictions remain in effect. Drivers are advised to allow extra travel time, particularly when moving through West Dapto and the Mount Ousley corridor.

Major Arteries and M1 Princes Motorway

Work continues on the Mount Ousley Interchange project. While full night closures of the M1 are slated for Monday and Wednesday nights this week, Tuesday, March 24, will see standard night-shift operations. Motorists can expect lane closures and speed reductions to 40 km/h between 7:00 pm and 6:00 am. These works are essential for bridge piling and girder installation near the University of Wollongong. If you are travelling late this evening, keep an eye out for stop/slow traffic control measures at the base of the mountain.

Picton Road remains open today with no scheduled daytime restrictions, though heavy vehicle traffic is expected to be high. Commuters heading towards Sydney should find the M1 clear during peak morning and afternoon periods, barring any unplanned incidents.

Local Roadworks and Suburb Alerts

Wollongong City Council has a busy schedule of road maintenance for the week beginning March 23. For Tuesday, March 24, the following areas are identified as high-activity zones for road crews:

• Dapto and West Dapto: West Dapto Road remains closed to through-traffic between Shone Avenue and Yard Street as part of the ongoing multi-stage upgrade. Local detours are in place. Additional roadworks are scheduled for Burke Road in Dapto today.
• Figtree: Pavement repairs and maintenance are scheduled for Garden Avenue and Whelan Avenue. Residents should expect temporary parking restrictions and minor delays.
• Berkeley: Roadworks are underway on Bedford Street; traffic controllers will be on-site to manage vehicle flow.
• Northern Suburbs: In Austinmer, Railway Avenue is undergoing flood and stormwater infrastructure work. In Fairy Meadow, crews are active on Fairy Avenue, which may impact access to local residences during school hours.
• Mount Keira: Maintenance is scheduled for Kaloona Avenue. Drivers are urged to exercise caution on the winding sections of the road where heavy machinery may be operating.

Public Transport and Rail Status

The South Coast Line is operating on its standard weekday timetable today. There are no major trackwork disruptions reported for the Wollongong to Sydney CBD route for Tuesday, March 24. Passengers are reminded that while the trains are running as normal, connecting bus services in West Dapto may experience minor delays due to the ongoing road upgrades in the area. Always check for real-time updates via official transport apps before starting your journey.