City Notice Roundup: Valentine’s Weekend Service Updates and Public Safety Advisories

Public Notice: Significant Road Closures for Lunar Streets Festival

The City of Sydney advises residents and visitors of major road closures in Haymarket to facilitate the Sydney Lunar Streets festival. From 8:00 AM on Saturday, 14 February until 1:00 AM on Sunday, 15 February, extensive vehicle exclusions and special event clearways will be in effect. Key closures include sections of Campbell Street, Harbour Street, Hay Street, Little Hay Street, and Sussex Street. Additional closures on Goulburn Street and Ultimo Road will also be enforced to ensure pedestrian safety during the festival’s peak hours. Motorists are urged to avoid the CBD and Haymarket areas, as parking will be restricted and towing will be strictly enforced in all clearway zones.

Health Advisory: Measles Alert for Greater Sydney

NSW Health has issued a high-priority health advisory following the confirmation of 14 measles cases across the state since early January. As of Friday, 13 February 2026, health officials are urging the public to remain vigilant for symptoms, which include fever, sore eyes, and a cough, followed by a red, blotchy rash. Exposure sites have been identified in northern, south-eastern, and south-western Sydney. Residents who have visited healthcare facilities or public transport hubs in these regions are advised to monitor their health for up to 18 days. NSW Health recommends that anyone unsure of their vaccination status contact their GP to arrange a free MMR vaccine.

Transit Update: Weekend Trackwork and Concert Travel

Transport for NSW has announced essential maintenance and special event services for Saturday, 14 February. On the T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line, trains will run to a changed timetable between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Passengers travelling between Liverpool and Lidcombe or Homebush and the City may need to change trains. Furthermore, the T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line will operate at a reduced frequency of every 30 minutes during the morning period. Fans attending the Ed Sheeran Loop Tour at Accor Stadium are reminded that parking at Sydney Olympic Park is currently fully booked for Saturday. Ticket holders are encouraged to utilize integrated public transport services, with special event clearways active on Driver Avenue and surrounding Moore Park thoroughfares from 3:00 PM.

Service Interruption: Local Council Maintenance Delays

Residents in the Blacktown City Council area may experience continued disruptions to public services this weekend following recent industrial action. Impacted services include park mowing, street cleaning, and scheduled waste collections. While the Council expects to catch up on red and green bin collections over the weekend, residents are asked to leave missed bins at the kerb until collected. Maintenance of local ovals and splash parks at Nurragingy Reserve may also be limited until full staffing levels resume on Monday.