2 September 2025

Works are powering ahead on North East Link to build the new Manningham Road interchange. As part of these works, there will be changes to traffic conditions to allow crews to safely carry out construction activities.

From mid-September to early October, there will be lane closures on Manningham Road, Bulleen Road, and Bridge Street to safely complete drainage works.

During this time, there will be detours in place to minimise disruption and keep traffic moving safely through the area.

Delays of up to 40 minutes are expected during this time. We’ll continue to keep you updated on traffic changes via on road signs.

Alternatively you can find the latest information via our Disruptions map.

Key information

  • Bulleen Road southbound closed between Manningham Road and Noelle Street - Day and night from Fri 19 Sep to Fri 26 Sept
  • Manningham Road eastbound and Bridge Street closed - Overnight only from 7pm to 9am, Fri 19 Sep to Sun 21 Sept
  • Reduced lanes on Manningham Road and Bridge Street - Day and night between Fri 19 Sep and Mon 6 Oct
  • Sections of the M80 Ring Road and Greensborough Bypass closed in both directions - Day and night from 7.30pm Fri 19 Sept to 5.30am Mon 22 Sept.

Read on for more information and detour maps.

Upcoming traffic disruptions

1. Manningham Road and Bridge Street closures

Overnight only from 7pm to 9am, Friday 19 September to Sunday 21 September

Manningham Road eastbound and Bridge Street will be closed to road users, after The Greenery.

During this time, detours will be in place via Lower Heidelberg Road, Burke Road North, Doncaster and Bulleen Roads. Westbound access on Manningham Road will still be available.

Local access for residents and businesses on Bridge Street will remain open under traffic management.

2. Bulleen Road and Bridge Street closures

From 8pm, Friday 19 September to 6am, Friday 26 September 

Bulleen Road will be fully closed to southbound traffic between Manningham Road and Noelle Street. There will be lane closures on Manningham Road, Bridge Street and Bulleen Road, with reduced access in both directions to allow crews to safely complete works.

Detours will be in place via Manningham Road and Thompsons Road with local access maintained for nearby residents and businesses. Access to United Petroleum and Tradelink will remain via Manningham Road and Noelle Street.

If these works are not completed as planned, these disruptions will also be in place from 8pm, Tuesday 30 September to 6am, Monday 6 October.

Eastern Freeway and M80 disruptions

M80 Ring Road closed in both directions between Plenty Road and Greensborough Bypass, and the Greensborough Bypass between Diamond Creek Road and Grimshaw Street from 7.30pm, Friday 19 September to 5.30am, Monday 22 September.

Delays of up to 60 minutes are expected. Please plan your trip and allow additional travel time.

1800 105 105 (call anytime)

community@northeastlink.vic.gov.au

For languages other than English please call 9209 0147.

Please contact us if you would like this information in an accessible format. If you need assistance due to a hearing or speech impairment, visit relayservice.gov.au.

Download construction update

Changes to Bulleen Road and Manningham Road - September 2025 (PDF 4.2 MB)