Canberra Metro Operations

From Thurs 19 July, the Mapleton Avenue/Manning Clark Crescent intersection at Flemington Road will be closed between 6:30pm and 4am each night, excluding Fri and Sat nights, for testing of light rail vehicles. This will continue for two weeks. More: ow.ly/Qb3m30l1cNT

Interested in a Customer Service Officer role on board Light Rail? Canberra Metro Operations will be hosting a Career Expo at Eastlake Football Club in Gungahlin on Thursday 2 August, 5:30pm – 7:30pm. Bring your resume! ow.ly/MZP030l18yP

On Wednesday 18 July, eight overhead wire poles will be installed in and around the intersection of the Federal Highway and Flemington Road, between Watson and Lyneham. This work will take place from 8pm to 6am and detours will be in place. More: ow.ly/evA530kZ5FP

An extension of work beyond standard working hours is required on Tuesday 17 July, from 6:00pm to 6:00am, to complete a scheduled concrete pour within Northbourne Avenue median opposite Swinden Street. ow.ly/SUdq30kXOf2

Brake testing of LRVs will be conducted along Flemington Road between Nullarbor Avenue and Mapleton Avenue. The Flemington Road-Mapleton Avenue intersection will be closed for an initial two-week period starting Thursday 19 July from 6:30pm to 4:30am. ow.ly/cbZM30kXJGt

Additional time is required to complete storm water works within the current closure of Gould-Elouera Streets intersection until Monday 30 July from 8:00pm to 6:00am each night. This extension now includes work over the two weekends starting Friday 20 July and Friday 27 July. ow.ly/f4Ic30kR9cV

Delays are expected as works continue at Barry Drive - Cooyong Street intersection on Northbourne Avenue. Best to avoid the area or allow extra time to your journey. We appreciate your patience.

Remaining plantings within the Flemington Rd median between Mapleton Ave need to be completed during out-of-hours work as soon as possible ahead of further testing and commissioning activities. The hours of work will be from 7am - 6pm on Sun 15 July. More: ow.ly/vPSi30kTx4L

Reminder: The intersection of Randwick Road and Flemington Road will be closed to all traffic in and out of Randwick Road from 8:00pm Friday, 13 July to 6:00am Monday, 16 July to allow for the installation of rail across the intersection. More: ow.ly/DsSp30kVW8S

Additional kerb installation works are required at the Antill-Mouat Streets intersection with Northbourne Avenue between 8:00pm and 6:00am on Sunday 15 July. An additional night's work may be required on Monday 16 July. ow.ly/vr0w30kVKwT

Motorists travelling along Flemington Road, northbound are advised that there is no right turn into Well Station Drive due to light rail works, on Thursday 12 July from 9.30am to 4.00pm.

If you are heading to @exhibitionparkcanberra (EPIC) this weekend, significant traffic changes are in place around the EPIC venue and motorists should plan their journey in advance to avoid delays. Details on road closures and detours: ow.ly/oNxe30kTwT6

"We’re from 13 different backgrounds and nations and we’ve taken on apprentices, trainees, undergraduates and graduates and run an Indigenous employment initiative." Glenn Stockton, Canberra Light Rail CEO

This week (8-14 July) LRV001 will be the main focus of testing with 10km/h runs between Gungahlin Pl and Nullarbor Ave. LRV003 will head back to the depot later this week, whilst LRV002 emerges for the first time early next week. More: ow.ly/EPmW30kSr1V

Never attempt to access the light rail corridor during the construction and testing period. While light rail stops may look complete, the project is still a construction zone. canberra-metro.com.au/safety

The Testing and Commissioning (T&C) phase of the project ensures the light rail is fully functional and safe to carry passengers before services commence. Download our informational factsheet. Learn more! ow.ly/A3xV30kyKV4

Less than 24 hours notice given on overnight construction work. I only found out thanks to a letterbox drop which I found at 7pm yesterday - no time really to get ear plugs of make alternate sleeping arrangements and I’m a light sleeper. Very distressing.

Less than 24 hours notice given on overnight construction work. I only found out thanks to a letterbox drop which I found at 7pm yesterday - no time really to get ear plugs of make alternate sleeping arrangements and I’m a light sleeper. Very distressing.