Light rail Stage 2A, from Alinga Street to Commonwealth Park, is under construction. The tracks run along London Circuit West. London Circuit East, between Northbourne Avenue and Theatre Lane, is closed to traffic while services under the road are moved and the streetscape is rebuilt.
161 London Circuit, opposite the Canberra Museum and Gallery, is just outside the closed stretch. The road in front of the building is open, but the works are close by.
Now
Lane closures on London Circuit between Baileys Arcade and Ainslie Place, which started on 13 July, run until about mid-October. Crews are laying new kerbs, footpaths and stormwater drains, ready for London Circuit East to reopen.
What’s next
| When | What |
|---|---|
| By the end of 2026 | London Circuit East partly reopens to traffic |
| December 2026 | Theatre Lane car park reopens, with about 50 spaces |
| Early 2027 | Construction on London Circuit West finishes |
| 2027 | Testing and commissioning, expected to take six to nine months |
| Early 2028 | Light rail services to Commonwealth Park begin, with new stops at Edinburgh Avenue, City South and Commonwealth Park |
Getting to Level 9 in the meantime
- On foot: footpaths are open.
- Light rail: Alinga Street stop, 200 m away.
- Bus: services use the City Interchange as usual, a two-minute walk away.
- Car: Theatre Lane car park reopens in December.
We’ll update this post as the dates are confirmed.
Sources
- ACT Government, Next stage of light rail works pave the way for London Circuit partial reopening, 9 July 2026
- The Canberra Times network, Construction fences pulled back along London Circuit, 2 July 2026
- ACT Government, Light Rail Stage 2A: City to Commonwealth Park