Lane Closures on West Street and Bypass Delays This Saturday

Major Roadworks and Lane Closures

Commuters and local drivers in Toowoomba should prepare for several significant road disruptions this Saturday, 14 February 2026. The most notable impact for inner-city travel involves West Street in Newtown. A scheduled road closure is in effect for the northbound lane between Bridge Street and Campbell Street throughout the day. This closure is necessary for essential intersection upgrades, and clearly marked detours are in place. Motorists are advised to use Mary Street or Ruthven Street as alternative northbound routes to avoid congestion.

In Centenary Heights, Ballin Drive remains fully closed to through traffic between Mackenzie Street and Stenner Street. This closure is part of an ongoing water main project that is expected to continue through late March. While resident access is maintained, all other traffic should follow the posted detours along Mackenzie Street.

Highway and Bypass Conditions

For those traveling on the outskirts of the city, the Toowoomba Bypass continues to experience fixed lane closures. Between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm today, both northbound and southbound lanes will be restricted between the Warrego Highway West interchange at Charlton and the Gore Highway interchange at Athol. These works are part of a long-term maintenance program scheduled to run until March. Oversized vehicles should take particular note of width restrictions, with those exceeding 3.5 meters required to use approved detours.

Drivers in Westbrook should also be aware that FGG Couper Road remains closed for gravel resheeting works. This closure is expected to remain in place until mid-February, with local resident access being the only exception.

Public Transport and Event Updates

Public transport users will face some service adjustments today. Translink has confirmed weekend stop closures for Norwood Street in Toowoomba City and West Street in Newtown. These closures are active for Saturday and Sunday, affecting several local bus routes. Passengers should check their specific route via the Translink app as temporary stops have been established in nearby blocks.

Regarding weekend events, the International Street Fiesta, which was originally scheduled to take place at lower Queens Park from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm today, has been cancelled due to forecast weather conditions. While this may reduce the expected traffic volume around Lindsay and Margaret Streets, drivers should still stay alert for localized showers that may impact road visibility and traction across the Range.

• West Street: Northbound lane closed for intersection works.
• Toowoomba Bypass: Lane closures active 6am to 6pm.
• Ballin Drive: Full closure between Mackenzie and Stenner Streets.
• Queens Park: International Street Fiesta cancelled; lower traffic than anticipated in East Toowoomba.