Road and Carpark Closure - Special Event - 25th Anniversary of Australian service in Afghanistan

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A national commemorative service will be held in Canberra on Sunday 11 October 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of Australian service in Afghanistan (2001-2021).

The date commemorates the establishment of Operation Slipper on 11 October 2001, the Australian Defence Force's contribution to military operations in Afghanistan.

Road and carpark closures will be in place on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October 2026. Please follow all signs and traffic marshals in the area. 

Closure status
Current
Traffic Arrangements

Russell Carpark Closure

Dates/Times: 7:00 am Saturday 10 October to 4:30 pm Sunday 11 October 2026.

Road Closures

Date: Sunday 11 October 2026

Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Locations:

  • Limestone Avenue (both directions) between Euree Street / Treloar Crescent and Anzac Parade
  • Fairbairn Avenue (both directions) between Anzac Parade and Treloar Crescent / Creswell Street
  • Anzac Parade (both directions) between Currong Street South / Blamey Crescent and Limestone Avenue / Fairbairn Avenue.

Organiser
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
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