ACT Police will be patrolling the Federal Highway at the Majura Parkway turnoff from tomorrow morning to support the implementation of new COVID-19 Public Health Directions to minimise travel between NSW virus hotspots and Canberra.
“As part of this, ACT Policing will be conducting random interceptions to speak with drivers about the new public health directions and any requirements to quarantine in the ACT,” Chief Police Officer, Neil Gaughan said.
“This will not be a permanent measure and will supplement ACT Policing’s compliance activities.”
People are asked to be on the lookout for signs as they drive into Canberra to be aware of traffic arrangements and continue to drive to the conditions.
“It is important to emphasise that at this time there is no border closure between the ACT and NSW and no permit process in place to enter the ACT,” said Chief Health Officer, Dr Kerryn Coleman.
“However, under the Public Health Directions in place, for those who are returning to the ACT from the identified NSW COVID-affected areas, there is a requirement to complete a simple online declaration form that is available on the ACT COVID-19 website and to quarantine for 14 days,” she said.
“We want to thank all Canberrans for their understanding of these new arrangements and compliance with these measures to keep our community safe, in particular that it has meant many changing their plans over this time.”
