Critical works for the construction of Light Rail Stage 2A are taking place in July. More information regarding the July construction work can be found on the Built for CBR website.
In order to safely carry out critical works, there will be changes for road users, pedestrians and public transport users on the first weekend of July, from the first service on Saturday 4 July to the last service on Sunday 5 July 2026.
On this weekend there will be no light rail services. Rail replacement buses will be operating in both directions along the entire light rail corridor, between Alinga Street and Gungahlin Place.
There will be no impacts to the regular bus network or the platform layout for the duration of the works, with buses still able to cross Northbourne Avenue at Alinga Street and service their regular platforms.
However, due to changes in pedestrian access in the area, customers are encouraged to allow extra time for travel during this period.
Light rail impacts and rail replacement bus services
Rail replacement buses, operated by CDC Canberra, will service every stop along the light rail corridor run in both directions from the first service on Saturday 4 July to the last service on Sunday 5 July 2026.
These rail replacement services will operate at the normal light rail frequency or better. Google Maps links are provided in the table below to assist passengers with wayfinding.
Customer are advised that the MyWay+ journey planner may not align to actual journey during the disruption periods and are encouraged to allow extra time if needed. Customers will also be able to follow wayfinding signage on the ground.
Rail replacement bus transfer locations
Customers are not required to tap on and off on replacement buses. However, if connecting with other bus services, you are still required to tap on and tap off as usual.
Bus impacts
There are no impacts to regular bus services and no diversions are in place for the duration of the works, with buses still be able to cross Northbourne Avenue at Alinga Street.
There are no changes to the City Interchange or to the platform layout for the duration of the works. Bus services will continue service their regular platforms.
Pedestrians needing to cross Northbourne Avenue to reach the other side of the City Interchange will need to be aware that the Alinga Street crossing is closed to pedestrians and they will be directed to cross at the Rudd/Bunda Street intersection to the north, or to London Circuit to the south.
Due to changes in pedestrian access in the area, customers are encouraged to allow extra time for travel during this period.
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More information
Journey planner
Journey planner
Customer are advised that the MyWay+ journey planner may not align to actual journey during the disruption periods and are encouraged to allow extra time if needed. Customers will also be able to follow wayfinding signage on the ground.
Park and Ride
Park and Ride
All Park and Ride facilities are unaffected and will remain operational for the duration of the works.
Bikes and e-scooters on rail replacement bus services
Bikes and e-scooters on rail replacement bus services
Customers won’t be able to take bikes onto rail replacement bus services. However, they can secure bikes at racks located near affected light rail stops.
Foldable e-scooters may be brought onto buses at the driver’s discretion. If taken on board, e-scooters must meet Transport Canberra carriage of goods requirements. Please note that shared e-scooters and those which cannot be collapsed are not permitted on board rail replacement buses.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Rail replacement bus services will be operated by CDC Canberra and will be wheelchair accessible.
Road closures
Road closures
Temporary road and lane closures will be in place on Northbourne Avenue northbound and southbound between London Circuit and Cooyong Street. The following detours will be in place during this closure:
- Limestone Avenue and Parkes Way to Kings Avenue
- Northbourne Avenue via Cooyong Street and Constitution Avenue to Kings Avenue or Commonweath Avenue
- Barry Drive and Clunies Ross Street to Parkes Way and Commonwealth Avenue.
For more information visit Home - City Services
Support for non-English speakers
Support for non-English speakers
Google Translate can be used to translate all information at transport.act.gov.au and all Customer Service Officers have the Google Translate app on their devices to assist customers who may not speak English as a first language.
Lost property
Lost property
Items found/lost on board rail replacement bus services will be processed in the same way as when items are left on light rail services.
To report lost property please visit www.cmet.com.au and follow links to submit a lost property notification.
Items found on the rail replacement bus services will be sent to the light rail depot at 9 Sandford Street Mitchell.
