Public Notice: Council Projects, Health Alerts, and Road Disruptions

Official City Notices Roundup: Wednesday, 25 March 2026

The following official notices, health advisories, and public service announcements are active for the Melbourne metropolitan area today. Residents and commuters are advised to review these updates to ensure minimal disruption to their daily schedules and to maintain public health standards.

Public Health Advisory: Respiratory Illness Alert

Victoria’s Chief Health Officer has maintained an urgent health warning following an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. Active investigations continue in the Craigieburn, Mickleham, Greenvale, and Roxburgh Park areas. Authorities are currently testing local cooling towers and environmental water sources to identify the origin of the bacteria.

• Symptoms: Residents who have visited these areas since late February should monitor for flu-like symptoms, including fever, chills, cough, and shortness of breath.
• Action: If symptoms develop, seek medical attention immediately and inform your healthcare provider of your recent travel to the northern suburbs.

Additionally, the Department of Health continues to monitor an increased risk of measles across metropolitan Melbourne. Ensure all vaccinations are up to date, particularly if planning international travel.

Major Transport and Road Infrastructure Works

Several significant road disruptions are scheduled for tonight to facilitate essential asphalt resurfacing and infrastructure upgrades:

• Clyde Five Ways Road, Clyde: Lanes will be closed in both directions between Patterson Road and Waterman Drive from 7:00 PM tonight until 5:00 AM Thursday. Detours are in place via Ballarto Road and the Princes Freeway.
• Murray Road, Preston: All eastbound lanes will be closed between Kathleen Street and Liberty Parade from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM.
• CityLink, Flemington: The Racecourse Road off-ramp on CityLink will be closed from 7:30 PM to 5:00 AM. Drivers should use the Tullamarine Freeway or Flemington Road as alternatives.

Community and Public Service Notices

Docklands Park Event Preparation: Build crews will begin the event village construction for the upcoming 2026 Run for the Kids in Docklands Park starting at 7:00 AM today. While roads remain open, pedestrians should expect increased vehicle activity and temporary fencing around the park perimeter.

Public School Funding Inquiry: The Parliament of Victoria will hold a public hearing today, 25 March, regarding the Inquiry into Public School Funding. The session begins at 9:30 AM at 55 St Andrews Place, East Melbourne, and will be broadcast live for public viewing.

EPA Air Monitoring: The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) notes that the Footscray air monitoring site is currently offline for routine maintenance. Real-time data for this specific location is expected to resume by 5:00 PM on 27 March. General air quality for Melbourne today is forecast as 'Fair'.