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Minor Delays North of Albury; Local Roadworks to Affect Lavington Commute

AuthorEditorial Team
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23 March 2026/05:17
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Minor Delays North of Albury; Local Roadworks to Affect Lavington Commute
Source: Wikimedia Commons / Author: MDRX

Monday Morning Traffic Overview

Commuters across the Albury-Wodonga region should prepare for a relatively steady start to the work week, though several ongoing infrastructure projects will require a bit of extra patience this Monday, 23 March 2026. While major gridlock is not expected within the central business district, those utilizing the Hume Highway or traveling through the northern growth corridors should allow for minor travel time increases during peak periods.

Hume Highway and Table Top Impacts

The most significant impact for regional commuters remains the safety upgrade project at Table Top, located approximately 14 kilometers north of Albury. Transport for NSW has confirmed that high-activity work is scheduled for today between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Drivers traveling between Albury and Gundagai should expect the following:

  • Single lane closures in both directions near the active work zones.
  • Reduced speed limits to protect onsite crews and heavy machinery.
  • Estimated delays of approximately five minutes, though cumulative congestion may occur during the morning rush.

For those planning longer trips toward Sydney, maintenance work further north near Sutton Forest is scheduled to conclude its overnight shift by 4:00 AM, which should leave the corridor clear for the early morning commute.

Local Roadworks and Urban Upgrades

Within Albury's suburbs, several key projects are currently influencing local traffic flow and property access:

  • Lavington: The major drainage reconstruction project is progressing between Boronia Street and Tamarind Street. Commuters should expect localized diversions and increased heavy vehicle movements in the section between Nowra Street and the railway line.
  • South Albury: Reconstruction efforts on Burrows Road remain a priority. Work on the new watermain is currently in progress, leading to temporary lane narrowing. Motorists are urged to follow all temporary signage and maintain awareness of site workers.
  • Thurgoona: Stage 5 of the Thurgoona Link Road project continues to see high activity on Kerr Road. Contractors are focused on sewer and water trunk main installations, which may lead to intermittent slowing near the intersection with Thurgoona Drive.

Public Transport and Rail Services

Public transport users are reminded that all regional services are now operating under the updated February 2026 timetable. V/Line and NSW TrainLink services on the Albury line are reporting a standard Monday schedule with no planned coach replacements for today. Passengers are encouraged to check the latest service apps for any real-time minor adjustments. Local bus services through Martins Albury and Buslines are also running according to their normal weekday schedules.

Albury Airport and Terminal Access

Daytime construction activity continues at Albury Airport as part of the Taxiway Alpha extension and emergency apron upgrades. While these works are not expected to impact flight arrival or departure times, daytime asphalt laying near the airport precinct may slightly slow access to the terminal parking and drop-off zones. Travelers are advised to allow an extra ten minutes for airport transit.