South Coast Line Disruptions and M1 Works: Wollongong Weekend Traffic Update

Major Rail Disruptions on the South Coast Line

Commuters and weekend travelers should prepare for significant disruptions on the rail network this Saturday, 28 March 2026. According to official Transport for NSW announcements, extensive trackwork is scheduled for the South Coast Line. On Saturday morning, buses will replace trains between Dapto, Port Kembla, and Sutherland. Passengers heading toward Sydney are advised to allow for significantly increased travel times and to check the latest timetables before departing.

Furthermore, those traveling into the Sydney CBD should be aware that South Coast Line trains will not be stopping at Town Hall station throughout the weekend. Due to City Circle maintenance, trains will also not run between Central and Wynyard. Travelers are encouraged to use the Sydney Metro or local bus services from Central to reach the northern end of the city. Light rail services (L2 and L3) will be running extra services between Central and Circular Quay to help manage the overflow.

M1 Princes Motorway and Mount Ousley Interchange

Motorists using the M1 Princes Motorway can expect localized delays near the base of Mount Ousley. Construction on the massive Mount Ousley Interchange project continues, with standard work hours scheduled for Saturday between 8:00 am and 1:00 pm. While no full motorway closures are planned for this specific Saturday daytime, reduced speed limits of 60 km/h remain in effect through the work zone. Drivers should stay alert for heavy machinery movements and changes in lane configurations near the University of Wollongong exit.

Local Roadworks and Suburb-Specific Alerts

Wollongong City Council has several active road maintenance projects that may affect local travel today:

• West Dapto: West Dapto Road remains closed to through traffic, with access restricted to local residents only. Work is continuing on the Cleveland Road upgrade, specifically between the Fowlers Road intersection and the western end.
• Berkeley: Resurfacing and drainage works are scheduled for Bedford Street and Nolan Street.
• Fairy Meadow: Motorists may encounter minor delays on Fairy Avenue due to planned road repairs.
• Figtree: Roadworks are active on Garden Avenue and Whelan Avenue, with traffic control teams on-site.
• Mount Keira: Kaloona Avenue will see intermittent stop/slow traffic arrangements for essential maintenance.

Regional Travel Advice

For those planning to head south of the Illawarra, be mindful of increased traffic volume on the Princes Highway toward the Shoalhaven. The Shimano Husky Triathlon is taking place in Huskisson today, which is expected to draw large crowds and potentially cause congestion on the highway corridors connecting Wollongong to the south coast. Always drive to the conditions and follow the instructions of traffic controllers.