Speed Restrictions at Mount Ousley and Sydney Event Prep Impact Friday Commute

Mount Ousley Interchange: Daytime Works and Speed Reductions

Commuters heading in and out of Wollongong this Friday, 20 March 2026, should prepare for ongoing delays at the base of Mount Ousley. Construction on the major Mount Ousley Interchange project is in full effect, with standard work hours running from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm today. While the heavy night-time road closures are not scheduled for this evening, daytime motorists will encounter reduced speed limits of 60 km/h through the construction zone.

• Lane Adjustments: Be aware of narrowed lanes and temporary barriers on the M1 Princes Motorway between Bulli Tops and Memorial Drive.
• Car Park Closure: The old commuter car park on Mount Ousley Road remains permanently closed to allow for bridge structure work. Drivers are advised to use alternative parking arrangements as the replacement facility is not due for completion until 2027.

Heading to Sydney? Olympic Park Closures Begin

For those commuting toward Sydney or planning to attend the AFC Women’s Asian Cup festivities, significant traffic changes have commenced today. In preparation for tomorrow’s Grand Final at Olympic Park, road closures within the precinct were activated at 1:00 am this morning. These closures are expected to cause heavy congestion on the M4 and surrounding arteries as fans and officials arrive early for the event.

Wollongong residents traveling to Sydney are encouraged to use the South Coast Line, which is currently operating a regular Friday schedule. However, be mindful that bus routes 525 and 526 near the Olympic Park precinct are currently diverting and missing several stops due to these security cordons.

Local Roadworks Around Wollongong

Wollongong City Council has several active maintenance sites across the suburbs that may impact local travel times today. Key areas of focus include:

• Fairy Meadow: Significant pavement work is underway on Dymock Street and Helen Brae Avenue.
• Figtree: Footpath upgrades are continuing along Garden Avenue, resulting in some loss of street parking and minor pedestrian diversions.
• Berkeley and Dapto: Maintenance crews are active on Salisbury Street and Burke Road; motorists should expect short stop-start delays.

Public Transport and Weekend Outlook

While rail services are running smoothly today, passengers should look ahead to a major maintenance period. Starting next Thursday, 26 March, the City Underground will undergo extensive track defect removal, which will heavily impact those commuting from Wollongong to Sydney stations like Town Hall and Wynyard. Additionally, survey investigations for the Picton Road upgrade are slated to begin this Sunday, 22 March, which will involve 12 weeks of intermittent traffic control on the corridor linking the M1 to the Hume Motorway.