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Update 11 - Acton tunnel damage

Work is underway to remove the truck from the Acton tunnel. Misting spray is being used to stop any fibres from escaping the tunnel. Licensed asbestos removalists and...

Update 10 - Acton tunnel damage

Traffic monitoring indicates there was a reduction of vehicles using Parkes Way towards the Acton tunnel this morning, with motorists choosing to avoid the area and use...

Update 9 - Acton tunnel damage

Work is continuing this morning to address damage in the Acton tunnel following yesterday's incident. WorkSafe ACT is at the tunnel to supervise the safe removal of...

Update eight - Acton tunnel damage

Work continued overnight to address damage in the Acton tunnel following yesterday's incident. Westbound lanes on Parkes Way, leaving the city, remain closed between...

Update seven - Acton tunnel damage

WorkSafe ACT has confirmed there are no asbestos fibres in the air following air monitoring at the Acton tunnel area. The testing was conducted following an incident in...

Update six - Acton tunnel damage

ACT Policing is now on the scene at Parkes Way investigating the collision. ACTION's Route 81 which services the National Zoo and Aquarium, National Arboretum, Black...

Update five - Acton tunnel damage

This is the scene ACT Fire & Rescue crews were confronted with when arriving at the Acton Tunnel incident this morning. Photo ACT Fire &...

Update four - Tunnel collapse

ACTION service disruptions have been identified as: Route 81 which services the National Zoo and Aquarium, National Arboretum, Black Mountain Tower and the Australian...

Update three - Tunnel collapse

Air quality tests are currently being conducted in the Acton Tunnel to confirm whether any of the small amount of bonded asbestos struck in the accident has been...

Update two - Tunnel collapse

Canberra residents are being urged to start planning their travel home this afternoon following the partial tunnel collapse on Parkes Way this morning. Parkes Way is...