Mt Ousley Road Closure Postponed; Morning Diversions in Effect Near UOW

Monday Commute Overview

Commuters across the Illawarra should prepare for a mix of relief and minor delays this morning, Monday, 9 March 2026. While the previously scheduled major weekend closure of Mount Ousley Road was postponed due to weather conditions, significant traffic management remains in place around the Wollongong education precinct. Motorists are advised to allow an extra 10 to 15 minutes for their morning journey, particularly when approaching the M1 Princes Motorway interchanges.

Mount Ousley Interchange and M1 Updates

Transport for NSW has confirmed that the planned full closure of Mount Ousley Road (Old Mount Ousley Road) between Gaynor Avenue and the M1 Princes Motorway, originally slated to conclude at 4:00 AM today, was postponed. This means the road is currently open to all traffic. However, construction activities for the new interchange continue elsewhere. Drivers will encounter permanent 60km/h speed reductions through the work zone and should watch for heavy vehicle movements as soil and materials are transported between sites.

University and TAFE Precinct Diversions

Special traffic management remains active around the University of Wollongong (UOW) and TAFE NSW to handle peak-hour congestion. Between 7:45 AM and 9:15 AM this morning, the following changes apply:

• University Avenue Exit: Motorists exiting the M1 Motorway at University Avenue are being diverted left to perform a U-turn at the eastern roundabout.
• Southern Access: University-bound travelers are encouraged to use the southern access route via Murphys Avenue and Robsons Road.
• Gwynneville Exit: Northbound M1 motorists using the Gwynneville exit are being detoured to the Northfields Avenue roundabout to access local streets.

Public Transport and Rail Alerts

Train services on the South Coast Line are running to a standard weekday timetable for the morning peak. However, passengers should be aware of scheduled evening trackwork. Starting tonight, Monday, 9 March, maintenance will affect the T4 Illawarra and South Coast lines. Commuters planning to travel late this evening should check updated timetables as buses may replace trains on some sections after 9:00 PM.

Local Roadworks and Suburban Delays

Wollongong City Council is continuing its maintenance program across several suburbs. Expect lane closures or stop/slow traffic control in the following areas today:

• Berkeley: Road resurfacing on Salisbury Street.
• Dapto: Maintenance work on Burke Road; minor delays reported near the Kanahooka Road off-ramp.
• Fairy Meadow: Active work zones on Dymock Street and Helen Brae Avenue.
• Keiraville: Localized delays on Pooraka Avenue and Eastern Street.

For those traveling north, be aware that nightly maintenance on the Sydney Light Rail (L2 and L3 lines) also commences at 9:00 PM tonight, which may impact those connecting to services in the Sydney CBD.