Public Notice: Essential Infrastructure Maintenance and Health Advisories

City Underground Infrastructure Maintenance

Transport for NSW and Sydney Trains have issued a public notice regarding essential maintenance works within the City Underground rail corridor. These works are scheduled to take place from Thursday, 26 March, through to 4:00 PM on Tuesday, 31 March 2026. Residents and businesses in the vicinity of the CBD should anticipate increased activity on Sunday, 29 March.

Key details of the maintenance program include:

• Work Activities: Rerailing operations, routine civil, signal, and electrical maintenance, and station safety upgrades.
• Noise Impacts: The use of diesel work trains and heavy machinery may create elevated noise levels throughout the day and night.
• Street Access: Heavy vehicles will utilize local streets to access the rail corridor. Specific activity is expected on Castlereagh Street and Upper Fort Street.
• Parking Restrictions: On-street parking may be limited near rail access gates to accommodate maintenance vehicles and equipment deliveries.

Public Transport Service Adjustments

Commuters are advised that major trackwork will affect both Sydney Trains and Sydney Metro services on Sunday, 29 March 2026. Passengers should allow for additional travel time and plan their journeys in advance.

• Sydney Metro: Services will not operate between Macquarie Park and Victoria Cross. A dedicated replacement bus service will run between Macquarie University and Victoria Cross to facilitate passenger movement.
• Network-wide: Scheduled maintenance across several lines may result in altered timetables or platform changes. Travelers are encouraged to use official trip planning apps for real-time updates.

Public Health Advisory: Measles Alert

NSW Health has issued a high-priority health advisory following a surge in measles cases across the Greater Sydney region during March 2026. Residents are urged to remain vigilant for symptoms, which typically include fever, sore eyes, a runny nose, and a cough, followed by a red, blotchy rash.

Health officials recommend that anyone who has visited high-traffic public areas or known exposure sites in Western and Northern Sydney monitor their health for up to 18 days. If symptoms develop, individuals should call their GP or emergency department ahead of time to ensure appropriate infection control measures are in place.

Scheduled Roadwork: Mascot District

Motorists are notified of scheduled road resurfacing and utility works on Wentworth Avenue, Mascot, commencing Sunday, 29 March. The work will be conducted between General Holmes Drive and Southern Cross Drive and is expected to continue until Wednesday, 1 April. Traffic controllers will be on-site to manage vehicle flow; however, significant delays are expected during peak periods.