Sydney City Notices: New Safety Zones and Health Alerts for March 25

Official Public Notices: Wednesday, 25 March 2026

As the lead editor for sydney.news, we have compiled the following official notices, health advisories, and public service announcements active for the Sydney metropolitan area on Wednesday, 25 March 2026. Residents and commuters are encouraged to review these updates to ensure safety and compliance with local regulations.

Public Health: Ongoing Measles Alert

NSW Health has issued a high-priority advisory for residents in western and northern Sydney following the confirmation of multiple locally acquired measles cases. As of late March, 33 cases have been confirmed across the state since the beginning of the year. Health officials are particularly concerned about community transmission, as several recent cases have no identified source of infection.

• Symptoms to Monitor: Fever, cough, runny nose, and sore eyes, followed by a red blotchy rash.
• Advisory: If you attended healthcare facilities or community locations in western Sydney recently and develop symptoms, call your GP or emergency department ahead of time to prevent spreading the virus in waiting rooms.
• Vaccination: Ensure your MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccinations are up to date. The vaccine is free for anyone born during or after 1966 who has not received two doses.

Road Safety: New 40km/h School Zone at Box Hill

Transport for NSW has announced the formal introduction of an extended 40km/h school zone near Box Hill Public School, effective today, Wednesday, 25 March 2026. This measure is designed to improve safety for students and the growing local community as foot traffic increases in the area.

• Enforcement: The 40km/h limit will be strictly enforced during the standard school zone hours of 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM and 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM on school days.
• Location: The zone has been extended along the arterial roads surrounding the school precinct to accommodate new residential developments.

Traffic & Infrastructure: Seven Hills Roadwork

Commuters in the Seven Hills area are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions starting Wednesday, 25 March 2026. Essential road maintenance and resurfacing will take place at the intersection of Old Windsor Road and Abbott Road.

• Schedule: Works are scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM tonight. Motorists should expect lane closures and speed restrictions.
• Impact: Noise from heavy machinery and lighting towers may be noticeable for nearby residents. Traffic controllers will be on-site to assist vehicles.

Local Council: Sports Field Status

Blacktown City Council has confirmed that all council-managed turf sports fields, which were temporarily closed due to maintenance and recent conditions, will remain closed until 4:00 PM today, Wednesday, 25 March 2026. Fields are expected to be available for evening training sessions thereafter, pending final inspections by ground staff.

Upcoming: City Underground Maintenance

Sydney Trains has released an advance notice for major maintenance work within the City Underground. While works officially commence tomorrow, Thursday, 26 March, passengers should be aware that equipment staging will begin today, potentially affecting parking near rail access gates on Castlereagh Street and Upper Fort Street.