Construction - Forth/Union St - Speed Changes

Construction works on Union St and Forth St are planned from 8 January 2024 to mid-March 2024.

These changes will improve road user and pedestrian safety but there will be disruption for those trying to access the area during this time.

There are also speed changes planned to the surrounding Polytechnic area.

Look out for new signage which reflects these changes.

The construction activities include:

• installing kerb build-outs
• raised tables across Union Street and Harbour Terrace, and
• working on the Union Street/Clyde Street intersection.

The first stage of the project will start at the intersection of Union Street and Forth Street. This will involve the construction of kerb build-outs, increasing the pedestrianised space in the vicinity of the intersection and providing additional bus stops.

Unfortunately, some activities, such as pavement construction and compaction, machinery operating, and removing the existing pavements will be noisy. The construction company performing the work are mindful of the noise impacts and intend to minimise the impacts of this noise where they can.

As specified safety zones and large machinery are required during construction, there will be a full road closure at the Forth Street and Union Street intersection while the works are being undertaken.

This is to ensure works can be done safely and can be completed within the allocated time. Where possible, roads will be opened as a cul-de-sac with car parking available for public use (e.g. outside the Robertson Library). Pedestrian access is available for the duration of the works. 

For those who take public transit, changes to the impacted bus routes (14, 15, 37, 38 and 63) can be found here.

You can find more information about this project and roadworks at here.