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2026 Event Road Closure Information
Australia’s premier road cycling event, the Westbridge Funds Road National Championships (Westbridge Funds RoadNats), are taking place in Perth from Wednesday 7 to Sunday 11 January 2026. AusCycling is the National Sporting Organisation responsible for the development, facilitation and growth of all forms of cycling in Australia, from grassroots to the Olympics and Paralympics.
The 2026 Westbridge Funds RoadNats consists of different events on different days across Perth. To ensure public safety there will be road closures and restricted access areas in place across the courses. Please see the information below outlining the key road closure locations and timing per day that closures will be in place to facilitate the event.
Traffic management will be positioned at the road closure locations to safely manage traffic around the area. Please note, there may be parking restrictions in place along the road closure routes and towing may apply. There will be a public-address system in operation at all venues.
For more information please contact EventMatrix on 08 6285 8553 or email via [email protected]
AusCycling would like to thank you for assistance and cooperation during the event and apologises for any inconvenience caused.
SUNDAY 11 JANUARY 2026: ROAD CLOSURE SUMMARY – ROAD RACE
| Road Closure Time | Road Closures (closed in both directions unless stated otherwise) | Approximate Road Reopen Time | Local Road Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 PM (Friday 9 January) | Frasers Avenue, between Kings Park Road and Wadjuk Way | 12:00 AM (Monday 12 January) | DBCA/BGPA |
| Frasers Avenue, between Kings Park Road and Wadjuk Way | DBCA/BGPA | ||
| 4:00 AM | Kings Park Road, between Colin Street and Malcolm Street | 7:30 PM | City of Perth |
| Havelock Street, between Ord Street and Kings Park Road | 7:30 PM | City of Perth | |
| St Georges Terrace, between Mount Street / Milligan Street and Malcolm Street | 7:30 PM | City of Perth | |
| Malcolm Street, between St Georges Terrace and Kings Park Road | 7:30 PM | City of Perth | |
| 5:00 AM | St Georges Terrace, between Barrack Street and Malcolm Street | 7:30 PM | City of Perth |
| Mounts Bay Road Eastbound, between Stirling Highway and Birdiya Drive | 7:30 PM | MRWA | |
| Note: Mounts Bay Road Westbound open for local access only | 7:30 PM | MRWA | |
| May Drive | 7:30 PM | DBCA/BGPA | |
| Lovekin Drive | 7:30 PM | DBCA/BGPA | |
| Forrest Drive | 7:30 PM | DBCA/BGPA | |
| Saw Avenue, between Thomas Street and May Drive | 7:30 PM | DBCA/BGPA | |
| Poole Avenue, between Park Avenue and May Drive / Lovekin Drive | 7:30 PM | City of Perth | |
| Kings Park Avenue, between Park Avenue and Mounts Bay Road | 7:30 PM | City of Perth | |
| Park Avenue, between Kings Park Avenue and Forrest Drive | 7:30 PM | City of Perth | |
| Birdiya Drive, between William Street and Mounts Bay Road | 7:30 PM | MRWA | |
| William Street, from Hay Street to Birdiya Drive | 7:30 PM | City of Perth | |
| Mitchell Freeway Southbound Off Ramp to William Street | 7:30 PM | MRWA | |
| Kwinana Freeway Southbound On Ramp from Birdiya Drive/William Street | 7:30 PM | MRWA | |
| Mitchell Freeway Northbound On Ramp from Birdiya Drive/William Street | 7:30 PM | MRWA | |
| Howard Street, between St Georges Terrace and The Esplanade | 7:30 PM | City of Perth | |
| Sherwood Court, between St Georges Terrace and The Esplanade | 7:30 PM | City of Perth | |
| Mill Street, between St Georges Terrace and The Esplanade | 7:30 PM | City of Perth | |
| Milligan Street Southbound, between Hay Street and St Georges Terrace | 7:30 PM | City of Perth | |
| King Street, between Hay Street and St Georges Terrace | 7:30 PM | City of Perth | |
| Elder Street, between Church Row and St Georges Terrace | 7:30 PM | City of Perth | |
| 7:00 AM | The Esplanade, Barrack Street to William Street | 10:00 AM | City of Perth |
| Mounts Bay Road, William Street to Mill Street | 10:00 AM | City of Perth |
SUNDAY 11 JANUARY 2026 – MANAGED INTERSECTIONS
The following intersections can be used to cross the event course, only for the times outlined below.
During the crossing closure periods, no traffic will be permitted through the intersection.
| Location | Crossing Open time (traffic managed during these times) | Crossing Closure Time (no access permitted during this period) | Local Road Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Esplanade / William St (both directions) |
5:00 AM to 7:00 AM 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
7:00 AM to 10:00 AM | Various |
| Mount St / St Georges Tce / Milligan St (northbound only) |
5:00 AM to 7:00 AM 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
7:00 AM to 10:00 AM | City of Perth |
| Cliff St / Malcolm St (local access only, both directions) |
4:00 AM to 7:00 AM 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
7:00 AM to 10:00 AM | City of Perth |
| Mounts Bay Rd / Point Lewis Rotary (local access only, southbound / westbound) |
5:00 AM to 7:00 AM 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
7:00 AM to 10:00 AM | Main Roads WA |
Note: Vehicles when only be permitted to cross the event course when it is safe to do so and under instruction from Traffic Controllers. Please plan ahead, expect delays and avoid the area if possible.
2026 AC RoadNats - Road Closure Summary
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RESIDENT ACCESS LETTERS
Malcolm Street Closure Notification.pdf
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Mount St Road Closure Notification.pdf
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Northbridge Road Closure Notification.pdf
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Old Swan Brewery Road Closure Notification.pdf
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Park Ave, Kings Park Ave and Mounts Bay Rd Road Closure Notification.pdf
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Perth Road Closure Notification.pdf
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St Georges Tce Road Closure Notification.pdf
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Time Trial Road Closure Notification.pdf
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