MOTORISTS can expect “minor delays” as traffic heading north on Commonwealth Avenue is diverted on to a temporary road over London Circuit from Monday morning, says Major Projects Canberra. 

As part of the light rail project to raise London Circuit, by demolishing the bridges over it, traffic heading south towards the lake will be diverted to the current northbound Commonwealth Avenue bridge over London Circuit.

To allow for the opening of the temporary road, Commonwealth Avenue will be closed in both directions between Parkes Way and Vernon Circle from 8pm on Sunday to 6am Monday.

During this closure, motorists heading north on Commonwealth Avenue can use Parkes Way westbound and the Edinburgh Avenue exit to access the city.

Motorists heading south towards Commonwealth Avenue Bridge can use Cooyong Street or Constitution Avenue (from Vernon Circle) to access Parkes Way via the Coranderrk Street roundabout, then access Commonwealth Avenue via the on ramp.

Two lanes of traffic in each direction on Commonwealth Avenue will be maintained during peak times and whenever possible to minimise disruption to road traffic.

Cyclists will also be diverted, with cycling paths following the road lanes. Pedestrians will use a shared path following the temporary road on the western side of Commonwealth Avenue.

As construction continues in the city, more trucks will carry fill and other construction materials in and out of the construction site.