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Update 16 - Acton tunnel road closures

The tunnel remains closed to westbound traffic on Parkes Way while the cleanup operation continues. The speed limit on the eastbound lanes of Parkes Way has been...

Update 15 - Acton tunnel damage

Crews will continue to work through the night to address the damage in the Acton tunnel following the truck collision on Tuesday. Workers have successfully dislodged the...

Update 12 - Acton tunnel damage

The truck has been freed from the roof and has been repositioned within the Acton tunnel. The truck and excavator will now be decontaminated. This process is expected to...

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...