Light rail works will see disruption to traffic in the centre of Canberra for the next two weekends.
The intersections of Barry Drive and Cooyong Street with Northbourne Avenue will be closed for about 54 hours, from Friday to Sunday, as part of stage 1 tram works. People travelling in the city are being warned of short delays.
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The closures will take place from 10pm on Friday, July 21 until 4am on Monday July 24 and again from 10pm on Friday, July 28 until 4am on Monday July 31.
The intersection will be closed to cross street and right turning traffic on Cooyong Street and Barry Drive.
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A spokesman said traffic travelling northbound or southbound on Northbourne Avenue will not be affected, and all left turn movements at the intersection will be maintained.
The closures will allow for the relocation of underground pipes and wires ahead of the laying of track slab in coming months.
Work will see communication lines upgraded, water mains relocated and construction of temporary asphalting and line marking.
"Local road detours and diversions will take place during the shutdown periods with signage in place to guide traffic around the works," the spokesman said.
"Transport Canberra and City Services thanks the public for their understanding and patience during these interruptions."
Tram services on the city to Gungahlin line are due to begin in 2018.