Roadworks to begin on Elizabeth Street
Road resurfacing, cycle lane upgrades and related safety works will begin on Elizabeth Street, Richmond next week, between Hoddle Street and Church Street.
From Wednesday 25 March to Tuesday 31 March between 7pm and 5am each night there will be NO on-street vehicle parking permitted. All vehicles parked during these times will be towed.
City of Yarra will begin works on Monday 16 March 2026 to resurface the road pavement, reconstruct road humps and relocate existing bike lane bollards along Elizabeth Street in Richmond.
The project will run for an estimated four to five weeks, subject to weather conditions.
Works are being undertaken to improve road quality, reduce disruption for residents and businesses, and complete upgrades on Elizabeth Street as quickly as possible.
The works form part of Council’s broader plans for the Elizabeth Street Cycling Corridor, endorsed at its February meeting, where it agreed to maintain and extend the protected bike route while restoring 45 car parking spaces.
Council says undertaking the road re-sheeting as part of these works will help minimise disruption to residents and businesses, improve road quality and complete works on Elizabeth Street as soon as possible.
Additional works also include speed cushions on Little Hoddle Street and Regent Street, a contraflow bike lane on Jonas Street, and installation of a bike-friendly grated drain cover.
Night resurfacing works are expected to take place between 25 March and 31 March 2026, during which sections of the road will be closed to vehicles overnight. Pedestrian access and local vehicle access will be maintained with traffic management in place.
Alternative routes
While works are underway, the map below outlines alternative routes to avoid Elizabeth Street Night works. Please note: green indicates alternate routes.
Work schedule
- 16 - 25 March - Existing temporary bollards removed. Road open with traffic management (day time).
- 25 March - 3 April - Resurfacing and line marking works on the road (night time). Road may be open sooner, depending on the line marking work
- 4 - 22 April - New flex bollards installed. Road open with traffic management (day time).
- Temporary on-street parking restrictions will apply throughout the period within active work areas (16 March - 22 April).
- All on-street parking will not be available during resurfacing work.
Frequently asked questions
The works include road pavement resurfacing, reconstruction of road humps and relocation of existing bike lane bollards.
On Elizabeth Street, Richmond, between Hoddle Street and Church Street.
Works are scheduled to begin on Monday 16 March 2026 and are expected to take four to five weeks, weather permitting.
General works will take place from 7am to 6pm on weekdays and 9am to 3pm on Saturdays if required. Resurfacing works will be carried out at night from 6pm to 5am.
Yes. Pedestrian access along the street and vehicle access for local residents will be maintained with the assistance of onsite traffic controllers. Full road access will resume after 5am each day.
Sections of the road under reconstruction will be closed to vehicles during resurfacing night works from 6pm to 5am between 25 March 2026 and 31 March 2026.
Yes. Parking will not be permitted in the works zone during resurfacing work hours, from 6pm to 5am between 25 March 2026 and 31 March 2026. Vehicles parked in the works zone during work hours will be towed.
Residents needing a temporary permit during the works should submit a General Parking Permit Enquiry through City of Yarra’s online request system, including their address, phone number, vehicle registration, make and model, and a copy of the notice.
The existing bike lanes will remain in both directions, protected by bollards. The lanes will be narrowed to allow for the return of 45 car parking spaces.