Easter Monday Travel: Sunday Bus Timetables and Major Inner-City Closures in Toowoomba

Overview of the Holiday Commute

Today, Monday, 6 April 2026, marks the Easter Monday public holiday across the Toowoomba region. While residents can generally expect lighter traffic volumes compared to a typical Monday morning rush, several significant inner-city road closures and holiday public transport schedules will affect those moving around the Garden City today. Commuters and holiday-makers are advised to check their routes before departing, as several high-traffic intersections remain offline for scheduled events and maintenance.

Key Road Closures and Traffic Disruptions

According to the latest traffic updates for the Darling Downs district, several major arteries are currently restricted or closed to all traffic:

• Hume Street (New England Highway) & Margaret Street: The intersection in East Toowoomba remains closed to all traffic due to an ongoing special event. Motorists are encouraged to divert via Neil Street or Ruthven Street to avoid significant delays in the city center.
• Brisbane Street (Drayton Connection Road): A full road closure is in effect at the intersection with Colvin Street in Drayton. This closure is also related to holiday special events. Local traffic should seek alternative routes via the Gore Highway or Anzac Avenue.
• Clifton Leyburn Road (Ellangowan): For those traveling further south, be aware that the road is closed to all traffic between Passmore Road and O'Leary Road due to planned roadworks.

Highway and Regional Updates

Ongoing infrastructure projects continue to affect the outskirts of the city and major corridors connecting Toowoomba to the west:

• Toowoomba–Cecil Plains Road: Safety upgrade works are in full swing between Torrington and Cecil Plains. Expect single-lane closures under controlled conditions and a strictly enforced 40km/h speed limit. Stop-and-go signaling is likely near the Carrington Road and Heinemann Road roundabout.
• Warrego Highway: Preliminary works between Toowoomba and Dalby may result in increased construction vehicle activity and minor shoulder closures. While the highway remains open, motorists should remain alert for changing conditions.

Public Transport: Sunday Timetables in Effect

Translink has confirmed that all Toowoomba urban bus services will operate on a Sunday timetable today for the Easter Monday holiday. This applies to the following routes:

• Routes 901, 902, 903, 904, 905, 906, 907, and 950.

Commuters who usually rely on weekday frequency should note that services will be less frequent and may finish earlier than usual. Normal weekday schedules and school services are expected to resume tomorrow, Tuesday, 7 April. Regional rail passengers should also be aware of ongoing maintenance across the South East Queensland network, which may impact connecting services to Brisbane.