Road lane and pathway closure permits
If your activity requires temporary closure of a public road lane or pathway, for a full or part day, you must obtain a permit before the closure can take place.
A permit is required under the Public Unleased Land Act 2013 if your activity changes how public unleased land is used or affects public access to that land.
Road lane and pathway closure permits may be issued for up to 3 years.
If the closure is part of a larger activity, such as storing equipment or a site compound, see placing an object on public land.
If the closure is part of an event, such as a triathlon, fun run, festival etc, see event bookings on public land.
How to apply for a permit
This permit only covers the temporary closure of a road lane or pathway.
If your activity also involves the use of other public land, such as a verge or nature strip, you may require an additional permit. See placing an object on public land.
If your activity requires a Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) plan, you must obtain approval before applying for a permit. For more information, see temporary traffic management.
Appy for a permit to temporarily close road lane or pathway
- Obtain approval for your Temporary Traffic Management (TTM)
- Complete the fee calculator template [XLS 33.3 KB] (see permit fees below)
- Complete the application form
- Upload the required documents:
- approved temporary traffic management plan
- completed fee calculator spreadsheet
- current public liability insurance certificate
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
Once your application has been submitted, you will receive an automated permit by email.
Once your application is processed, an invoice will be issued based on the information provided in the fee calculator either as a one off-payment, or quarterly payments for long-term closures.
Important: If you choose quarterly payments, you must submit an updated fee calculator within 7 days after the end of each financial quarter. Email the updated fee calculator to: ced.publiclanduse@act.gov.au
Permit fees
Fees
Fees and charges apply for road lane and path closure
Item | Description of matter for which fee is payable | Fees payable from 1 July 2026 |
|---|
1.1 |
Application for temporary road closure
|
$444.10
|
1.2 | Application for approval to use a closed road | N/A |
1.3 | Use of major road
(24-hour closure) per lane per day metre** | $5.00 |
1.4 | Use of major road
Weekday operations only 8:00 am – 6:00 pm (reopened for all other times) per lane per day per metre** | $3.75 |
1.5 | Use of major road
Weeknight operations 6:00 pm – 8:00 am (reopened all other times) per lane per day per metre** | $2.50 |
1.6 | Use of major road
Weekend / public holiday operations only (reopened all other times) per lane per day per metre** | $2.50 |
1.7 | Use of minor road
(24-hour closure) per lane per day per metre** | $3.50 |
1.8 | Use of minor road
Weekday operations only 8:00 am – 6:00 pm (reopened for all other times) per lane per day per metre** | $2.50 |
1.9 | Use of minor road
Weeknight operations 6:00 pm – 8:00 am (reopened all other times) per lane per day per metre** | $1.75 |
1.10 | Use of minor road
Weekend / public holiday operations only (reopened all other times) per lane per day per metre** | $1.75 |
1.11 | Use of community path systems
(24-hour closure) per day per metre** | $1.00 |
1.12 | Use of community path systems
Weekday operations only 8:00 am – 6:00 pm (reopened for all other times) per day per metre** | $0.75 |
1.13 | Use of community paths systems
Weeknight operations 6:00 pm – 8:00 am (reopened all other times) per day per metre** | $0.50 |
1.14 | Use of community paths systems
Weekend / public holiday operations only (reopened all other times) per day per metre** | $0.50 |
Permit zone map
Use the map below to identify the zone where your proposed road lane or pathway closure will occur. The zone determines the fees that apply to your permit and assists you to complete the fee calculator below.
The map can also be used to identify the land use tier zone where this may be applicable to your activity. For example, if your activity involves placing an object on public land or an event on public land.
View full screen permit zone map
Fee calculator
The fee calculator must be completed and uploaded to your permit application.
- Download the fee calculator template [XLS 33.3 KB]
- Enter the details of your proposed closure
- Complete all the required fields
- Use the date/day fee calculator tab to calculate the duration of the closure
- Save the completed spreadsheet and upload it with your application
