Legacy Way Tunnel Power Failure Brings Brisbane Traffic to a Standstill

Editor’s note: Transurban reopened Legacy Way after 5:00 p.m. 5 February 2025.

Legacy Way tunnel closure caused severe traffic congestion across Brisbane after a power supply issue forced its sudden shutdown.



Severe Traffic Jams Across Brisbane

The shutdown began at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning and caused major delays across key routes into the CBD. Some commuters reported their usual 20-minute trips stretching to over 90 minutes.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads quickly issued an alert advising motorists to find alternative routes.

However, the diversion led to even more congestion, as surrounding roads became heavily clogged. It wasn’t until just before 10am that traffic conditions started to improve.

Legacy Way tunnel
Driving along the tunnel
Photo Credit: Wikimedia

The tunnel closure triggered widespread gridlock, with several major roads experiencing heavy congestion. The worst-affected areas included:

– Milton Road and the Inner City Bypass – long delays and bumper-to-bumper traffic.
– Western Freeway – city-bound traffic backed up 10km from Mount Coot-Tha to Sumner.
– Kelvin Grove Road and Coronation Drive – crawling speeds of just 8km/h.
– Moggill Road – journey times from Kenmore to the CBD stretched to nearly an hour.

By mid-morning, traffic on the Inner City Bypass was gridlocked from Bowen Hills to the Riverside Expressway, with flow-on effects reaching as far as Sandgate Road in Albion.

Frustrated Commuters Call It ‘Apocalyptic’

Many Brisbane commuters described the traffic as some of the worst they had ever experienced.

One commuter shared that her usual 10-minute drive along Abbotsford Road ended up taking 35 minutes, despite her GPS estimating just 18 minutes. Another driver said the congestion was “insane”, adding that they had never experienced anything like it before. 



What Caused the Legacy Way Tunnel Shutdown?

A Transurban spokesperson confirmed that the closure was due to a power supply issue caused by an incident at one of the tunnel’s substations.

Power restoration is ongoing to reopen the tunnel as soon as possible. Meanwhile, motorists are advised to seek alternative routes as both directions are closed, the spokesperson added. 

There is no confirmed reopening time yet, and authorities are urging drivers to stay updated with live traffic reports and allow for extra travel time while repairs continue.

Published 5-Feb-2025

Toowong’s Regatta Hotel Set For Exciting New Expansion

In order to capitalise on the Regatta Hotel’s primo position by the riverside, the Australian Venue Co aims to give this iconic Toowong establishment some new and exciting renovations.

Toowong’s very own Regatta hotel has provided Brisbane with lodging, beer, wine, and cuisine since 1874. Now, plans are being drawn to expand the hotel’s beer garden, as well as to establish a rooftop terrace along Coronation Drive, between the Regatta’s heritage building and one of their restaurants, The Boatshed. 



The Australian Venue Co intends to have the Regatta make better use of its location by giving people more access to the potential views the hotel can offer. A rooftop terrace is perfect for overlooking the Brisbane River. On the other hand, expanding the beer garden would take up more space in Sylvan Rd’s car park in exchange for being able to accommodate more guests. 

Render and location of proposed extension.
Photo credit: PD Online/Brisbane City Council

In the past, the Regatta has served as the venue for many public events such as the Laneway Vineyard Festival, which showcased some of the most exquisite wine from around the world in 2017 and 2018. The upcoming Spin and Tonic — a sunset session scheduled for April 1, 2021, complete with beverages and live music — will also be held at the Regatta with its venue being The Courtyard, the hotel’s open-air dining and bar area. 

Though the plans themselves have not been approved, their development is part of Australia Venue Co’s $53M campaign to renovate and clean up Queensland’s pubs and bars. Renovations are expected to begin either later within the year or early in 2022.

How to Achieve Perfect Legs with The Leg Vein Doctor in Auchenflower

Visible veins on the legs might just be a cosmetic problem for some but for The Leg Vein Doctor, this isn’t something to ignore. Achieving perfect legs is not for appearance only as problems like varicose veins, spider veins, and other venous diseases might not be skin deep. Left untreated, these visible veins can swell and be sore. The condition will not easily go away unless you see a specialist.

The Leg Vein Doctor, located at 465 Milton Road in Auchenflower, is proud to be Brisbane’s only dedicated Phlebotomy practice. Established by Dr Nicholas Kemp in 2012, this specialised clinic has all the answers to help you have healthy, attractive legs. 

Make an appointment for initial consultation and tests. Discuss your treatment plan.

Before you start treatments at The Leg Vein Doctor (or any place, for that matter), you’ll need to go through a series of examinations and blood tests. This is how Dr Kemp can determine if your procedure would be medical or cosmetic and he’ll draw your treatment plan based on the test results. 

Don’t be Afraid of Technology.

While varicose veins, spider veins, and other venous issues won’t go away on their own, invasive surgery isn’t always the answer. Dr Kemp applies the latest techniques and tools to treat venous diseases without surgery. His clinic specialises in Microsclerotherapy, Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy and Endovenous Laser Therapy. 

Photo Credit: brisbaneveins/Instagram

These options are of great advantage to patients since there is no downtime, unlike a surgical treatment which results in longer recovery time. Patients can still go on with their daily activities whilst experiencing minimal pain in between treatment sessions.  



Examine your habits and your lifestyle.

Venous diseases have many underlying causes. Sitting on your work desk all day is a no-no. If you want healthy legs, make sure you stretch periodically to keep your circulation going. 

Obesity could also be aggravating any existing condition that you may already have. Beyond appearance, you might start feeling some pain and pressure on your legs. Regular exercise will keep your heart healthy, which is great for your circulation and ultimately, for your legs.



Early intervention is vital to successful treatments. For consultations and enquiries, phone The Leg Vein Doctor at 07 3720 9912.

Toowong Kerbside Collection 2018: Get Important Tips and Guide from the App

You may already have an idea of what to dispose and what to keep for theKerbside Collection Day 2018 in Toowong on the 21st of May, but there are still some things that you can do to make the collection day run as smooth as possible.

The Brisbane City Council has an app to provide you with information and tips on recycling and waste disposal. This app will also help you keep up-to-date with upcoming Kerbside Collection.

Photo credit: iTunes

The app includes a bin collection calendar that will allow you to input your address so you can get a customised one for you. You can also opt to activate the bin day remembers lest you forget.

To make recycling much easier, you can also browse through the alphabetical list of materials on the app. It also provides information on how to recycle or discard them.

The app also also includes information about the council’s waste facilities and optional notifications on free tipping days.

Here is a list of acceptable and unacceptable items that you can and can’t place by the kerb. Doing a second sweep at your items based on this before the collection day would be a wise move.

Keep in mind that there is a required pile size for items placed by the kerb. The size should not exceed two cubic meters.

Photo credit: www.1coast.com.au

Download the app here:

App Store
Google Play
Microsoft App Store

You can also check out the kerbside collection calendar here:

January-June 2017 Schedule