9 November 2026

Overnight power relocation works are continuing on Sunshine Road. In the second half of November, we’ll be excavating across Sunshine Road near the corner of Ashley Street, and replacing asphalt in areas we’ve worked.

Sunshine Road will be fully closed eastbound (towards Footscray) between Market Road and Ashley/Dempster streets each night Tuesday 17 November to Friday 20 November, and again each night Monday 23 November to Friday 27 November. Sunshine Road westbound (towards Sunshine) will remain open with a detour in place around the closed section.

What we’re doing

  • Excavating across Sunshine Road to relocate overhead electricity services underground
  • Cutting and replacing sections of asphalt

What to expect

You may notice:

  • Work crews, machinery and construction vehicles (including trucks) in the area
  • Moderate levels of construction noise at times, as well as dust and vibration which will be minimised with water carts and street sweepers
  • Lighting in place to safely facilitate overnight works
  • Increase in traffic on the overnight detour route

On Tuesday 17 November and Wednesday 18 November, the Western Roads Upgrade project will also be working in the area, undertaking overnight maintenance on Ashley Street, near the corner of Sunshine Road. Please follow detours and allow extra time. Visit Transport Victoria for more information.

Changes to the way you travel

Sunshine Road

From 7pm to 5.30am each night, Tuesday 17 November to Friday 20 November, and Monday 23 November to Friday 27 November:

  • Between Sredna Street and Ashley/Dempster streets:
    • Sunshine Road closed in both directions between Sredna Street and Ashley/Dempster streets. Access to driveways and off-street parking in this area will also be closed overnight.
    • Sunshine Road will remain open westbound beyond Sredna Street, via a short detour. Sunshine Road eastbound will be fully closed between Market Road and Ashley/Dempster streets. See map below.
  • Between Market Road and Ashley Street (eastbound):
    • Sunshine Road closed to eastbound traffic. Please detour via Market Road, Somerville Road and Roberts St (cars) and Market Road, Somerville Road, Geelong Road and Geelong Street (trucks). See map below.
  • Sunshine Road westbound:
    • Sunshine Road closed in both directions between Sredna and Ashley/Dempster streets.
    • To access Sunshine Road westbound, vehicles will need to follow a short detour via Dempster, Gwelo and Sredna streets. See map below.

Detour map

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SMS project updates will keep you up-to-date on our works and disruptions in Sunshine, Albion and at Tottenham Station.

To receive SMS updates on ALL project works, text MELBOURNE AIRPORT RAIL to 0447 438 529.

If you only want SMS updates on activities near you, please text one of the following keywords to 0447 438 529:

  • Works in Sunshine, including at the station, trader precinct and on Sunshine Road – text SUNSHINE
  • Works in Albion, including at the station – text ALBION
  • Works at and around Tottenham Station – text TOTTENHAM

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