Adelaide Public Notice: Road Closures and Health Advisories for February 16, 2026

Official Public Notices and Service Updates

Stay informed with the latest official notices, health advisories, and public service announcements for Adelaide. These updates are active as of Monday, 16 February 2026, and may impact your commute, health, or community engagement.

Metropolitan Road Closures and Traffic Impacts

Motorists are advised of new and ongoing road closures within the city and surrounding areas. These measures are in place to facilitate community events and major infrastructure projects:

• Plane Tree Drive (Adelaide Botanic Garden): Starting Monday, 16 February, Plane Tree Drive (Zones 1-6) will be closed to all vehicles, including through access and parking, nightly from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am. These overnight closures are scheduled to continue through 20 February to allow for site preparations ahead of the upcoming WOMADelaide festival.
• Ebenezer Night Markets: Ongoing road closures remain in effect for Ebenezer Place and Union Street. These restrictions support the seasonal night markets and will be active through late March.
• North-South Corridor (T2D Project): Major construction activity is ramping up at the Southern Precinct in Clovelly Park. Commuters should expect changed traffic conditions and lane restrictions near the intersection of South Road and Tonsley Boulevard.

Public Health and Biosecurity Advisories

SA Health and biosecurity officials have issued several alerts requiring public attention today:

• Measles Alert: Health authorities have confirmed undetected measles circulation within the Adelaide metropolitan area. Residents who have visited high-traffic locations in the CBD and North Adelaide—including recent tram commutes—are urged to monitor for symptoms such as fever, cough, and a blotchy rash. Individuals are encouraged to verify their vaccination status (two doses of MMR vaccine).
• Fruit Fly Outbreak: The Queensland fruit fly outbreak in Glynde remains active. Residents within the 1.5km red outbreak zone and the 15km yellow suspension zone must continue to adhere to fruit movement restrictions, which are currently scheduled to remain in place until at least 9 March 2026.

Legislative and Administrative Updates

Several significant South Australian Acts officially come into operation on Monday, 16 February 2026. These include new provisions for the Child Sex Offenders Registration (Public Register) Amendment Act, the Criminal Law Consolidation (Street Gangs) Amendment Act, and the Education and Children’s Services (Enrolment and Attendance) Amendment Act.

Local Government Meetings and Forums

The following official meetings and public forums are scheduled for today:

• Salisbury City Council: A series of committee meetings, including the Policy and Planning, Finance and Corporate Services, and Urban Services committees, will be held consecutively starting at 6:30 pm at the Municipal Office on Church Street.
• State of the Service Roadshow: The 2026 Adelaide event for the Australian Public Service will take place from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, providing a forum for public sector staff and interested stakeholders to discuss national service trends and reports.