Little Malop Street to close on weekend nights to prioritise emergency vehicles

Little Malop Street will close to most vehicles on Friday Saturday and Sunday nights from 10:00pm to 5:00am between Gheringhap Street and Moorabool Street to enable emergency access.

Currently when too many vehicles enter Little Malop Street at Gheringhap Street extensive delays occur blocking the passage of emergency vehicles.

When an emergency response is required seconds can make a critical difference which is why other vehicles are being encouraged to use the pick up zones on the wider Malop and Ryrie Streets.

Little Malop Street will be restricted to emergency services and permit holders during this time with permits issued to businesses and tenants in the area who have an off-street car space.

The new restrictions will take effect from Monday 1 December 2025.

People looking to be picked up from the Little Malop Street precinct are encouraged to use the range of nearby transport options including the pick-up zones on Malop or Ryrie Street or the taxi zone on Moorabool Street.

Learn more or apply for a permit

Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM:

It's great to see so many people enjoying Little Malop Street during the weekend but it's so important that everyone can get home safely and that an emergency response is available promptly when required.

We don’t want to see a situation where someone needs help but the response is impeded by traffic delays which is why for safety we're directing most non-emergency service vehicles to the pick up zones creating a safe pathway for emergency services.

It's important to note that this only applies between 10.00pm and 5.00am on Friday Saturday and Sunday nights so most of the time things will continue to operate as they are now; however we believe this step is necessary during those peak times.