Drivers using the Outer Ring Road will need to seek alternative routes this upcoming weekend due to temporary closure for culvert replacements. The closure will affect both directions from 6 p.m. NT on Friday until 6 a.m. on Monday, specifically impacting the area between the Thorburn Road interchange and the Team Gushue Highway interchange. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure announced that prior to the closure, drivers should anticipate delays and lane reductions to facilitate the necessary underground work.
The department stated that the complete weekend closure will enable more efficient completion of the project. While the work could have been carried out with traffic flow maintained through lane reductions, the decision for a full closure aims to minimize the overall disruption to motorists. Detour routes will be established, but drivers are cautioned about potential increased traffic on alternative roads during the closure. Residents are advised to plan their travel accordingly to navigate around the affected area.