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City Notices: Essential Roadwork and Public Health Updates for Tuesday, March 17

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17 March 2026/04:07
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City Notices: Essential Roadwork and Public Health Updates for Tuesday, March 17
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Public Service Announcement: Urban Maintenance and Health Advisories

The City of Perth and Western Australian state authorities have issued several official notices and advisories active for Tuesday, 17 March 2026. Residents, commuters, and business owners are advised to review the following updates regarding transport disruptions, local government proceedings, and public health alerts.

Infrastructure and Traffic Management

Significant road closures will commence today in Crawley as part of the "Cool Roads Program" for the 2025/26 period. The City of Perth has approved temporary daily closures on various roads in the Crawley area between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM, beginning Tuesday, 17 March, and scheduled to continue through 21 March. These works involve specialized surface treatments designed to mitigate the urban heat island effect. Commuters are encouraged to seek alternative routes during these hours.

In the city center and surrounding districts, the following closures remain active:

  • Wolf Lane (Perth): A full road closure is in effect for Tuesday, 17 March, to facilitate localized maintenance works.
  • Walker Avenue (West Perth): Closures continue as part of a multi-day project running from 16 March through 20 March.
  • Main Roads WA Night Works: Motorists should prepare for night-time restrictions starting the evening of 17 March. Major impacts are expected on Armadale Road (Treeby) from 10:00 PM and North Lake Road (South Lake) from 9:00 PM.

Local Government Proceedings

The City of South Perth will convene a Council Agenda Briefing on Tuesday, 17 March 2026. The session is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM at the City of South Perth Council Chamber, located at the corner of Sandgate Street and South Terrace. These briefings are open to the public and serve as a forum for elected members to discuss upcoming reports and projects, including heritage place records and infrastructure contract variations, prior to formal decision-making at the Ordinary Council Meeting.

Public Health Advisory: Measles Alert

WA Health maintains an active measles alert for the metropolitan area. Following the identification of several cases earlier this year, health officials urge the community to monitor for symptoms, which typically include fever, cough, runny nose, and sore red eyes, followed by a distinctive blotchy rash several days later. Measles is highly infectious and can be transmitted through airborne droplets. Individuals born after 1965 who have not received two doses of the MMR vaccine are encouraged to consult their healthcare provider to ensure they are protected.

Residents are reminded that all scheduled maintenance and public sessions are subject to change based on weather conditions or operational requirements. For real-time updates, please monitor official agency dashboards throughout the day.