Easter Saturday Travel Alert: Hume Highway Congestion and Key Local Roadworks

Easter Saturday Traffic and Travel Overview

As the Easter long weekend continues, motorists in the Albury-Wodonga region should prepare for heavy holiday traffic and several active infrastructure projects this Saturday, 4 April 2026. Transport for NSW has officially designated Albury as a regional 'pinch point' for the 2026 autumn holiday period. Consequently, travel times are expected to be significantly longer than usual, especially for those utilizing the Hume Highway corridor for interstate travel.

Major Regional Impact: Hume Highway at Table Top

The most significant disruption for regional commuters remains the ongoing safety upgrade project at Table Top, located approximately 14 kilometers north of Albury. While major contraflow conditions for the next phase of the project are scheduled to begin next week, motorists today will still encounter active work zones. Drivers should expect single lane closures in both directions and a reduced speed limit of 80km/h. High-activity machinery may be operating near the Tynan Road intersection, and officials recommend allowing at least 20 minutes of additional travel time when heading toward Gundagai or Sydney. Detours via Gregory Road and Table Top Road remain available for local residents needing to bypass the primary highway intersections.

Local Roadworks and Suburban Upgrades

Within Albury’s suburbs, several key projects continue to affect local traffic flow and property access. Commuters are advised to take note of the following active sites:

• Lavington: Critical drainage reconstruction is progressing between Boronia Street and Tamarind Street. Although crew activity may be reduced for the holiday weekend, localized diversions and temporary lane narrowing remain in place. Drivers are encouraged to use Wagga Road to avoid potential delays in the residential backstreets.
• South Albury: The redevelopment of Burrows Road is currently focused on pavement construction between Logan Road and Union Road. While the road is open to local traffic, through-travel is discouraged due to the presence of heavy machinery and loose surfaces.
• Thurgoona: Stage 5 of the Thurgoona Link Road project remains active at the Kerr Road intersection. Changed traffic conditions are in place to accommodate the installation of new sewer and water trunk mains. Motorists should follow all signposted directions as they navigate the growth corridor.

Public Transport and Rail Services

Public transport users are reminded that services are operating on a standard Saturday timetable. However, NSW TrainLink and V/Line report exceptionally high demand on the Albury Line due to the Easter break and the Sydney Royal Easter Show. While no planned coach replacements are scheduled for today, many regional rail services are fully booked. Passengers are encouraged to check real-time service apps for any minor holiday-related delays. Local bus services through Martins Albury and Buslines are currently running on their normal Saturday schedules.

Albury Airport and Seasonal Notices

For those traveling by air, the Taxiway Alpha extension project at Albury Airport is in its final stages of asphalt laying. Most heavy works were scheduled for completion prior to the Easter weekend to minimize disruption for holiday travelers and aeromedical services. Nevertheless, passengers should allow extra time for parking and terminal check-in due to the increased seasonal passenger volume.