SC: Third Ave to Connor St, Burleigh Heads - Short term closure

Written by Hubspot Author | 04 February, 2026

Source: Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3

Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 has advised that night works and temporary closures will occur between Third Avenue and Connor Street, Burleigh Heads, to facilitate the installation of overhead power lines for the tram network.

The approved detour is not suitable for heavy vehicles and operators will need to use an alternative route when travelling through the area during the affected dates.

When

Commencing Sunday 15 February 2026, night works between 6.30pm to 6.30am each night Sunday evening to Friday morning
No works will occur on public holidays unless otherwise notified. Wet weather or unforeseen circumstance may result in changes to the work schedule.

Works include

Stringing overhead wires from pole to pole on the light rail electricity poles (catenary) erected along the light rail corridor in the centre of the Gold Coast Highway
Installing overhead wires in lengths of approximately one kilometre above the tramway track using a winch truck.

What to expect

Crossing at any other point on the tram tracks while these works are taking place is strictly prohibited for pedestrian and active travel safety
Lighting will be used during the night works for safety and will be directed away from the residences wherever possible.

Pedestrian and traffic changes

East-west vehicle movements will temporarily close between 8pm - 4am for up to 3 nights at the West Burleigh Rd and Connor St intersections
Motorists heading north towards Broadbeach can u-turn at the Kratzmann Ave intersection
Motorists heading south towards Burleigh Heads can u-turn at the Tweed St intersection
Northbound and southbound travel on the Gold Coast Hwy remains
Pedestrian movements at intersections are maintained under traffic control.

Work area

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