Toowoomba Commuters: Horton Street Closure and Campbell Street Drainage Works Begin Today

Tuesday Traffic Update: Key Closures and Commute Conditions

Commuters heading into the Toowoomba CBD this Tuesday, 10 February 2026, should prepare for significant changes to several key local routes. With the school term in full swing, local traffic is expected to be heavy during the peak windows between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM, particularly around major school precincts and arterial junctions. Weather conditions are currently clear, which should aid visibility, but several planned maintenance projects are set to restrict movement in the central and eastern districts.

Major Road Closures and Delays

• Horton Street (Central District): A full road closure is in effect on Horton Street between Herries Street and Kitchener Street starting today, Tuesday, 10 February. The closure will be active daily from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM to facilitate asphalt patching works. While resident access will be maintained, all through traffic is required to follow signed detours. These works are scheduled to conclude on Friday, 13 February.
• Campbell Street (East Toowoomba): Motorists should be alert to a westbound road shoulder and footpath closure on Campbell Street between Lindsay and Mary Streets. Drainage works are scheduled between 6:30 AM and 3:00 PM today. While the road remains partially open, the restriction of the shoulder may cause merging delays and slower traffic flow for those heading toward the city center.
• Ballin Drive (Centenary Heights): The ongoing road closure on Ballin Drive between Mackenzie Street and Stenner Street remains in place for water main upgrades. This project is a long-term fixture and is expected to remain closed to through traffic until late March. Significant detours remain active in the area.

School Zone and Highfields Alerts

As today is a standard school day, all 40km/h school zones are strictly enforced from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and again in the afternoon. Traffic management also remains in place near the Highfields district at the intersection of Cawdor Drive and Woolmer Road. Commuters traveling from the northern suburbs towards the city via the New England Highway are advised to allow an extra ten minutes to navigate increased school-related congestion and existing work zones near the Highfields corridor.

Public Transport and Translink Updates

Toowoomba’s bus network is operating on a standard Tuesday timetable. However, passengers should be mindful that increased road congestion often impacts the punctuality of high-frequency services like the Route 904 and 905 during the morning peak. Additionally, commuters in Harristown are reminded of the permanent closure of the Phyllis Street bus stop which occurred earlier this month. Translink recommends that passengers track their specific service in real-time to manage any minor delays caused by the Horton Street detours.

Commuter Recommendations

To bypass the disruption on Horton Street, drivers are encouraged to utilize Hume Street or Ruthven Street as alternative north-south corridors. If you are traveling through active work zones, please adhere to the temporary speed limits and follow the directions of traffic controllers to ensure the safety of road crews. Planning your departure ten minutes earlier than usual will help mitigate the impact of today’s scheduled maintenance works.