At a glance
- Monday 26 October
- All roads inside the Gold Coast 500 circuit stay one-way, anti-clockwise, until roads return to normal at 5am on Tuesday 27 October
- Parking
- Special event clearways are strict no-parking zones on Monday 26 October; towed vehicles are charged a fee
- Works after that
- Daily 7am to 6pm and Monday to Friday nights 6pm to 5am, until mid-November
- Gold Coast Highway southbound
- Full closure Monday to Friday, 6pm to 5am
- Seaway and Cypress car parks
- Reopen to the public, with some bays still closed
- G:link and the beach
- Light rail access and beach access are maintained
The Gold Coast 500 circuit roads in Surfers Paradise and Main Beach stay one-way, anti-clockwise, all of Monday 26 October and return to normal at 5am on Tuesday 27 October, and parking is banned in special event clearways until then. Removal works continue on the roads until mid-November.
This brief covers what the organisers’ Build Notice 05, for the week beginning Monday 26 October, says about roads and parking after the racing. The rules during the race are in our guide to Gold Coast 500 road closures, and we do not repeat them here. Notice dates can change, so check signs and the organisers’ page.
What is different on Monday 26 October?
The organisers’ notice says that on Monday 26 October all roads within the circuit stay one-way, anti-clockwise, with traffic control directing all vehicles in that one direction and no exceptions. It lists these streets:
- Breaker Street
- Cable Street
- Ferny Avenue
- Gold Coast Highway
- Hill Parade
- Main Beach Parade
- Serisier Avenue
- Surfers Paradise Boulevard
- The Esplanade
Roads return to normal conditions, including the Budds Beach area, at 5:00am on Tuesday 27 October.
Where can I not park on Monday?
The notice says special event clearway restrictions are in place on Monday 26 October to allow event infrastructure to be removed. They are strict no-parking zones that apply to local residents, holiday makers and the general public, and vehicles left in clearways will be towed and a fee applies. The notice refers to signage that confirms where clearways apply and asks you to check local signage before you park. The roads it lists are:
| Roads with clearways on Monday 26 October |
|---|
| Gold Coast Highway, Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Main Beach Parade |
| Cable Street, Breaker Street, Pacific Street, Ferny Avenue |
| Higman Street, Serisier Avenue, Hill Parade, The Esplanade, Ocean Avenue |
For how clearway towing works on the Gold Coast, see our guide to clearways and towing. The notice does not give the fee or say where towed cars are taken.
What works continue on the roads?
The notice says works in Surfers Paradise and Main Beach continue so the event can be removed, and that road and park users can expect changed traffic conditions until mid-November. Work timings are Monday to Sunday, 7am to 6pm, and Monday to Friday nights, 6pm to 5am. Its road list for the week is:
| Road | Impact | When |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast Highway (southbound) | Full road closure | Monday to Friday, 6pm to 5am |
| Gold Coast Highway (northbound) | Centre and fast-lane closure | Tuesday, 7am to 5pm |
| Gold Coast Highway (northbound) | Fast-lane closure | Wednesday to Friday, 7am to 5pm |
| The Esplanade, north of Staghorn Avenue | Shoulder closure | Tuesday, 7am to 5pm |
| Breaker Street (Helen Park) | Stop and slow | Friday, 7am to 5pm |
| Main Beach Parade, between Ferny Avenue and Cable Street | Shoulder closure | Friday, 7am to 5pm |
What about the car parks, parks and footpaths?
- Seaway and Cypress car parks reopen to the public, with some bays remaining closed for deconstruction.
- Macintosh Island Park: the Admiralty Drive pedestrian entry is closed from Monday 14 September to Friday 13 November 2026. The notice says to use the pathways under the bridges at the north and south ends of Paradise Waters, and that the children’s playgrounds and public amenities in the park stay open.
- Oceanway Footpath: a section has been closed since Monday 28 September for deconstruction of grandstands and corporate facilities.
- The Esplanade: removal of temporary fencing, portable buildings and marquees continues.
- Beach access in the area stays open throughout the works, and access to the G:link is maintained at all times.
Are bus stops still closed?
Yes. The notice lists Translink stop closures, including the Main Beach Station bus interchange southbound stop (Gold Coast Highway south of Tedder Avenue, stop 319469) closed from Thursday 17 September to Tuesday 3 November, where route 705 does not stop and the notice gives no alternative. Other stops on Ferny Avenue, Main Beach Parade, Tedder Avenue and Ocean Avenue are closed until 27 October, 30 October or 3 November, depending on the stop. Our guide to the bus stop closures has the list. For trip planning, the notice points to translink.com.au or 13 12 30.
Who do I ask?
The notice lists the organisers’ community relations team at gc@supercars.com and says updates will follow in each weekly Build Notice. For parking after the event more broadly, see our guide to parking and public transport.
More guides: Gold Coast 500 2026 guide
Sources
- Supercars — Gold Coast 500 transport and traffic (Build Notice 05, effective week beginning Monday 26 October 2026; read 25 October 2026)
Featured image: Surfers Paradise Boulevard near Cypress Avenue, photographed in June 2026, shown for orientation (photo: Totallynotarandomalt69 / CC BY 4.0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with Supercars, the Gold Coast 500, Translink or the City of Gold Coast. Notices change weekly; check the organisers’ page before you travel.