Public Notice: Major Transport Disruptions and Fire Safety Alerts for February 6

Official City Notice Roundup: Friday, 6 February 2026

As the lead editor for melbourne.news, I am providing a summary of official public notices, health advisories, and infrastructure updates currently active for Friday, 6 February 2026. Residents and commuters are advised to review the following information to ensure safety and minimize travel delays.

Emergency Services: Total Fire Ban Declared

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) has declared a Total Fire Ban (TFB) for the North East fire district for Friday, 6 February 2026. Extreme fire danger is forecast for the region due to above-average temperatures and challenging wind conditions. Under a Total Fire Ban, no fire can be lit in the open air or allowed to remain alight between 12:01 AM and 11:59 PM. While Melbourne is situated in the Central district, residents planning to travel north are urged to monitor the VicEmergency app and ensure their bushfire survival plans are up to date.

Public Health Advisory: Measles Alert

The Victorian Department of Health has issued a public health advisory following the confirmation of three new measles cases in travelers returning from overseas. Health officials are urging all residents to verify their immunisation status. Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny nose, and sore eyes, followed by a characteristic blotchy rash. Individuals who have visited recent exposure sites listed on the official health website should monitor for symptoms for up to 18 days. If symptoms develop, please call ahead to your medical clinic before attending to prevent further transmission.

Major Transport Disruptions: Eastern Freeway and TBM Moves

Significant road disruptions are scheduled for Friday evening and overnight:

• Eastern Freeway Closure: Starting at 10:00 PM on Friday, 6 February, all citybound lanes on the Eastern Freeway will be closed between Doncaster Road and Bulleen Road. This closure is required for major asphalting works and is expected to remain in place until 5:00 AM Monday. Heavy delays of up to 60 minutes are anticipated; motorists should seek alternative routes such as Belmore Road or Doncaster Road.
• Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Transport: A massive transport operation will take place overnight on Friday. Two large tunnel boring machines are being moved from the Port of Hastings to Burwood. Motorists are advised to avoid the transport route as significant delays and temporary road blocks may occur to accommodate the oversized loads.

Local Infrastructure and Footpath Closures

The City of Melbourne has noted the final phases of several CBD works ending this Friday:

• Elizabeth Street: Power utility works between Little Lonsdale Street and La Trobe Street are scheduled to conclude on 6 February. Footpath closures will remain in effect from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM.
• Collins Street: Private construction at 367 Collins Street will result in a full southern footpath closure between Elizabeth Street and Queen Street, expected to finish during the day on Friday.

Planning and Development

Public notice is given for new planning permit applications received by the Council, including proposed works at 42 Alfred Street in North Melbourne and 310-314 Queen Street in the CBD. Documentation for these applications is available for inspection via the City of Melbourne’s online planning register.