City Council Roundup: Official Notices for Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Infrastructure and Transport

The City of Melbourne and Victorian transport authorities have issued several significant travel alerts for Tuesday, 17 February 2026. Most notably, the Tullamarine Freeway is scheduled for a full closure in both directions between Mickleham Road and Sunbury Road. This closure will take effect from 10:00 PM on Tuesday evening and is expected to last until 5:00 AM on Wednesday, 18 February. The works are part of the installation of new overhead signage for the Melbourne Airport terminal upgrades. Detours will be active via Sharps Road and Airport Drive; travelers are advised to allow at least 20 minutes of additional travel time for airport commutes.

In the CBD North precinct, ongoing roadworks continue to impact traffic flow. Full northbound road closures remain in place at the intersections of Queen Street and Franklin Street, as well as on Elizabeth Street between Franklin and Therry Streets. Additionally, private construction works on Chetwynd Street will continue through the day, with active work hours scheduled between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Motorists and cyclists are encouraged to seek alternative routes through the northern city grid.

Public Health Advisories

The Victorian Department of Health has maintained an active health alert regarding increased travel-related measles cases across the state. Alert number 260210 remains in effect as of mid-February. Residents and travelers are urged to ensure their measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccinations are up to date, particularly those planning international travel. Health professionals are on high alert for patients presenting with compatible symptoms such as fever, cough, and a characteristic rash.

Furthermore, authorities remind the public that a general advisory for heat-related health risks remains active. While temperatures fluctuate, the Department of Health advises vulnerable populations—including the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions—to monitor hydration levels and utilize shaded public spaces provided by the City of Melbourne during peak sun hours.

Governance and Public Meetings

Official governance activities for Tuesday include the scheduled sitting of the Legislative Assembly at Parliament House on Spring Street, beginning at 12:00 PM. This session will address ongoing state legislative matters and is open to public gallery viewing.

Locally, the Future Melbourne Committee is scheduled to meet at 5:30 PM at the Melbourne Town Hall Administration Building, located at 120 Swanston Street. This meeting will cover various municipal planning and committee resolutions. Members of the community who wish to observe the proceedings can attend in person or access the official livestream provided via the City of Melbourne’s governance portal.

Community Maintenance

The City of Melbourne continues its routine maintenance schedule for city parks and open spaces. Residents are encouraged to report any urgent cleaning, graffiti removal, or infrastructure maintenance issues through the council’s official reporting tools. Daily inspections of public restrooms and irrigation systems are scheduled to continue throughout the week to ensure the amenity of urban green spaces.