Gertrude Street Tram Track works from 8 January 2027
We’re carrying out essential tram track renewal works at the intersection of Gertrude Street and Smith Street, Fitzroy, to maintain the safety, reliability and performance of Melbourne’s tram network and improve safety for all road users of this busy, shared tram zone.
Planned
Early works
From 30 November 2026 to mid-December 2026 overnight service investigations will be undertaken to locate underground utilities including water, gas and electricity services. Pole installation works will also occur as part of early works.
These activities will involve small crews and equipment and may require temporary parking restrictions and overnight lane closures.
Main works
Works start from 10pm, Friday 8 January to 4:30am, Monday 11 January 2027.
What’s happening?
We’ll be:
- Replacing the existing tram tracks
- Resurfacing asphalt
- Carrying out line marking
- Final reinstatement and finishing works
What to expect?
- Construction activities will occur 24 hours a day during occupation, with the noisiest works occurring before 9pm
- Increased noise from excavation and welding activities
- Full road closures on Gertrude Street and Smith Street between Peel Street and Little Smith Street
- Detours will be in place via Johnston Street, Brunswick Street, Victoria Parade and Wellington Street (subject to change).
- Route 86 trams will be replaced by buses during the works
- Temporary parking restrictions during the works.
- Traffic management will be in place to protect workers and the community. Please follow onsite signage and directions.
- Businesses in the precinct will remain open and pedestrian access will be maintained. Please continue to support local businesses during these essential works
- Works are subject to weather and ground conditions and may change
- Allow extra travel time and plan ahead while detours and tram service changes are in place.
We thank the community for its patience while these essential works are completed