Various road closures and traffic changes

Published 14th November 2025

Circular Head Council wishes to advise the community of upcoming road closures and traffic changes associated with TasWater works and the Department of State Growth’s Norfolk Road Bridges Investigations.

West Esplanade, Smithton

Closure advised from TasWater.

TasWater pump station works will require the closure of the Davis Street end of West Esplanade during working hours from Monday 17 November 2025.

The road will be closed Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm, with an end date to be confirmed. TasWater will provide updates on the expected duration of works. Traffic management will be in place and road users should follow the directions of traffic controllers and signage.

More info visit: Smithton sewage pump station improvement | Your Say

Norfolk Road (C249) – bridge investigations and temporary closure

Closure advised from Department of State Growth.

As part of investigations into the replacement of five ageing bridges on Norfolk Road, the Department of State Growth will undertake site works on Monday 17 November to Friday 21 November and Monday 1 December to Friday 5 December 2025. During these periods, road users can expect reduced speed limits and short-term traffic delays.

Norfolk Road will be temporarily closed at Savage River Bridge on Monday 1 December and Tuesday 2 December 2025 from 9:00am to 5:00pm to allow detailed investigations to occur.

Detours will be signposted and road users are asked to allow extra travel time and follow all traffic management directions.

More info: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/roadworks/current_projects/north_west_road_projects/norfolk-road-bridge-investigations

Church Street, Stanley

Proposed Closure advised from Council under Section 14 of the Local Government Highways Act.

Please visit the Church Street, Stanley Master Plan for more information about this road closure.

https://www.circularhead.tas.gov.au/our-council/current-projects/church-street-master-plan-junction-upgrade