Night Rail Closures and CBD Roadblocks Impact Tuesday Commute

Planned Disruptions for Tuesday, March 24

Commuters across the Perth metropolitan area should prepare for a mix of road closures and significant rail disruptions this Tuesday, March 24, 2026. While the morning peak is expected to flow relatively well on major freeways, planned maintenance and infrastructure projects will create hurdles for those traveling through the CBD or using the rail network after dark.

Major Rail Disruptions and Night Closures

The most significant impact today falls on the Transperth rail network. Tonight, a scheduled night closure will affect the Airport Line, Ellenbrook Line, and Midland Line. These services will be suspended between Perth and McIver stations starting in the mid-evening. Passengers planning to travel late are advised to check the last scheduled services and prepare to use replacement bus shuttles that will operate from the Wellington Street bus station. This closure is essential for track maintenance and will likely cause delays for those returning from evening events in the city.

Additionally, Wellard Station is experiencing service disruptions throughout the day, which may impact commuters on the Mandurah Line. The Airport and Fremantle lines also continue their nightly closure pattern between Perth and Claremont and Perth and Fremantle, as part of a maintenance block scheduled through March 26.

Bus Service Alerts

Several bus routes are facing disruptions today due to local roadworks and stop relocations. Commuters using the following routes should allow for extra travel time and be aware of temporary stop closures:

• Routes 111 and 910: Expect bus stop disruptions along key arterial routes.
• Route 67: Service impacts are reported for several stops.
• Route 592: Significant disruptions are scheduled for Tuesday.
• Routes 450 and 970: Commuters should check for active service changes in the northern suburbs.

CBD Roadworks and Closures

Motorists navigating the inner city will encounter several significant roadblocks. In Northbridge, Roe Street remains closed to all through-traffic between 23 and 31 March as part of a major streetscape upgrade. Drivers are encouraged to use Newcastle Street or Graham Farmer Freeway to bypass the area. In the CBD, Queen Street is also closed between 16 and 27 March, forcing local detours.

In the Crawley area, Hackett Drive continues to be closed to traffic, impacting those heading toward the University of Western Australia and the QEII Medical Centre. Motorists are advised to utilize Mounts Bay Road as the primary alternative. Furthermore, Telethon Avenue in the city remains closed as part of a long-term project expected to continue through August 2026.

Commute Outlook

On the Kwinana Freeway, widening works continue between Russell Road and Roe Highway. While lanes remain open during the day, reduced speed limits and narrow lanes are in place, often leading to bottlenecks during the afternoon peak. Commuters are encouraged to leave at least 15 minutes earlier than usual if their journey involves the CBD or the northern rail lines this evening.