We're upgrading the Eastern Freeway with new express lanes, new traffic management technology, Melbourne's first express busway and a seamless connection to North East Link.

As part of work to build a major new interchange at Bulleen Road, we’re widening the existing Bulleen Road bridge from seven lanes to ten lanes, with a separated pedestrian bridge for safe, easier crossings.

What we're doing

To support the widening of the Bulleen Road bridge, we’ll need to close the Eastern Freeway Ringwood-bound lanes overnight, between the Bulleen Road Ringwood-bound exit ramp and the Thompsons Road Ringwood-bound entry ramp. We’ll remove sections of the eastern footpath and steel barriers (Ringwood side) on Bulleen Road bridge.

Where and when

• Night works: 9pm to 9am on Saturday

From 9pm Saturday 29 November to 9am Sunday 30 November, the Eastern Freeway will be closed Ringwoodbound between the Bulleen Road Ringwood-bound exit ramp and the Thompsons Road Ringwood-bound entry ramp. We’ll also need to close the Chandler Highway Ringwood-bound entry ramp during this period. Detours will be in place.

What to expect

During these works you'll notice:

• overnight lane closures on Bulleen Road bridge and the Eastern Freeway, as well as an entry ramp closure at Chandler Highway
• longer travel times due to detours in place, approximately 15 minutes
• traffic controllers and signage to guide motorists around our works
• construction vehicles, machinery, equipment and workers in the area
• low to medium levels of noise from machinery and equipment associated with setting up a crane, concrete wire saw cutting and lifting the concrete segments out
• use of directional lighting.

Managing impacts

We carefully manage our works in line with the project's strict Environmental Performance Requirements including:

• scheduling noisier works early in the evening, where possible
• monitoring noise levels with real time monitoring, when required
• minimising light spill with targeted lighting
• working behind barriers to keep our workers and road users safe

Keeping in touch

If you have any questions, please contact the 24/7 Contact Centre on 1800 105 105. Our community engagement team will be speaking to local residents about these works in more detail.

9pm Saturday 29 November to 9am Sunday 30 November: Detours in place, delays of up to 15 minutes expected.

Schedule is subject to change. Visit the disruptions map for changes or for more information call 1800 105 105 or visit the Project Information Centre at 284 Doncaster Road, Balwyn North.