City Notices Roundup: Major Traffic Closures and Health Advisories for Sunday, 29 March

Official Public Service Announcement: Sunday Operations and Alerts

As of Sunday, 29 March 2026, the City of Melbourne and Victorian Department of Health have issued several critical notices regarding major event disruptions, infrastructure projects, and active health warnings. Residents and visitors are advised to plan their travel accordingly and remain vigilant regarding community health alerts.

Major Traffic Advisory: 'Run for the Kids' Event

The Herald Sun / Transurban Run for the Kids takes place today, necessitating extensive closures across Melbourne’s major road networks and the Docklands precinct. The following routes are impacted:

• Major Tunnels and Bridges: The Domain Tunnel is scheduled for closure until 12:30 PM. The Bolte Bridge (inbound) and West Gate Freeway (outbound) are closed to all traffic from 4:30 AM through 1:00 PM.
• Docklands and Footscray Road: Footscray Road westbound is closed between Dudley Street and the Bolte Bridge on-ramp until 1:00 PM. Harbour Esplanade and surrounding Victoria Harbour access points will face significant restrictions until approximately 2:30 PM.
• City Access: Batman Avenue is closed in both directions between Flinders Street and Swan Street for essential maintenance and event management.

Urgent Health Advisory: Legionnaires’ Disease Alert

The Victorian Chief Health Officer continues to monitor an active outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. Six confirmed cases have been linked to the Craigieburn area since mid-March.

• Affected Areas: Residents and visitors to Craigieburn, Mickleham, Greenvale, and Roxburgh Park since late February are advised to monitor for flu-like symptoms.
• Symptoms: Symptoms include fever, chills, cough, and shortness of breath. If these develop, seek urgent medical attention and mention your presence in the northern suburbs.
• Investigation: Public health officials are currently inspecting local cooling towers and water systems to identify and treat the source of the bacteria.

Infrastructure and Essential Works

New and ongoing maintenance projects will affect local access in the following locations:

• Nicholson Street: Major kerb and footpath renewal works commence tonight at 7:00 PM. Expect full southbound road closures between Spring Street and Albert Street during overnight hours.
• Princes Bridge: Navigation and vessel movement on the Yarra River remain restricted for Stage 3 of the bridge renewal project. The northern arch is partially closed, with reduced height and width clearances for all river traffic.
• Kensington: Eastbound lanes on the Princes Highway between Lynchs Bridge and Hobson Road are closed today for asphalt resurfacing, with detours via Ballarat Road.