29 June 2026
Construction snapshot We're continuing major works along the Eastern Freeway including building new lanes, noise walls and overhead structures.
We've reopened the Elgar Road city-bound entry ramp after significant works to realign the ramp into its final position.
We recently closed the freeway to lift large beams into place as part of works to upgrade the Bulleen Road interchange. Soon, we'll also start lifting bridge beams at Doncaster Road as part of the bridge upgrade.
When are we working? Day works : 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday and 7am to 3pm, Saturdays and SundaysNight works : 6pm to 7am, Monday to Saturday and 3pm to 7am, Saturdays and SundaysDay and night works : at times during day and night works hours24/7 works (at times) : at times with notification provided before worksWe use water carts and noise mitigation measures wherever possible to reduce dust and noise while we work. We'll be in touch with impacted residents regarding specific times for construction activities and to offer support.
We'll be in touch with impacted residents regarding specific times for construction activities and to offer support.
Upcoming disruptions Bulleen Road closed between Bridge Street and Manningham Road from 6am, Saturday 18 July to 7pm, Sunday 2 August .
Bulleen Road southbound closed between Manningham Road and Noelle Street from 7pm to 6am on Thursday 16 July and Saturday 18 July .
Manningham Road and Bulleen Road intersection will be closed from 7pm to 6am on Friday 17 July and Thursday 2 August .
The Bulleen Road city-bound exit ramp closed from 10pm, Friday 3 July to early August .
To stay up to date visit Disruptions .
Eastern Freeway upcoming works (Zone map)- January 2026
Eastern Freeway map
Eastern Freeway Zoned map, including worksite area.
Zone 1
Zone 1: Burke to Bulleen roads and Bulleen Road interchange
Activity Day works:
Installation of concrete barriers on elevated ramps Earthworks for busway, underpass, ramp and Koonung Creek works Installation of retaining wall panels Day and night works:
Delivery and installation of beams Night works:
Bridge strengthening and widening works on Bulleen Road bridge, including barrier installation and concrete and steel fixing works What to expect Overnight lane and road closures Pedestrian and shared path detours Medium to low levels of noise, dust and vibration Use of directional lighting Delivery of heavy machinery and vehicles.
Activity Day and night works:
Cutting and removal of steel sheets Night works:
Asphalting, traffic signal works, line marking, vegetation removal and removal of traffic islands Earthworks, drainage, steel fixing and concrete works for Thompsons Road realignment works What to expect Overnight lane and ramp closures Medium to low night time levels of noise, dust and vibration Traffic and lane configuration changes Use of directional lighting
Activity Day works:
Piling works to build foundations for shared path underpass Day and night works:
Earthworks, steel reinforcement and concrete pours to build shared path underpass and permanent traffic barriers Noise wall removal Night works:
Installation of cabling for new on-road technology Traffic signal and drainage works near city-bound entry ramp Installation of beams and traffic barriers What to expect Day and night closure of the city-bound entry and exit ramps Medium to low night time levels of noise, dust and vibration Traffic controllers and signage Increase in heavy machinery and vehicles accessing site on Highview Road
Activity Day and night works:
Earthworks, landscaping and installation of drainage along freeway Installation of freeway lighting and cabling for new on-road technology Building retaining walls Installation of noise wall panels along the freeway city-bound Piling, steel and concrete works to build foundations for overhead structures and permanent barriers Night works:
Freeway investigations, asphalting, barrier realignment and line marking What to expect Overnight lane and ramp closures Traffic and shared path changes between Musca Reserve and Columba Street Medium to low levels of noise, dust and vibration Use of directional lighting Heavy machinery and vehicles.
Zone 2
Zone 2: Bulleen to Doncaster roads and Koonung Creek Reserve
Activity Day works:
Building of ramp at Bulleen Park and Ride for connection to busway Piling for new noise walls behind Willow Bend, near Doncaster Road Ringwood-bound exit and near Bulleen Road city-bound exit ramp Piling for retaining wall foundations at Estelle Street and Park Avenue Day and night works
Landscaping and installation of noise wall panels along freeway city-bound Finishing works for walking and cycling bridge at Estelle Street Building temporary support towers in preparation for beam lifts Earthworks, drainage and constructing permanent barriers in the centre median Sewer and watermain relocation works along Estelle Street Earthworks and panel installation for retaining walls on freeway near Bulleen Road and near Estelle Street Night works:
Installation of freeway lighting Site and freeway investigations, asphalting, barrier realignment and line marking Sewer protection works near Estelle Street and Willow Bend What to expect Overnight freeway, lane and ramp closures Partial closure of Estelle Street, Kampman Street and Park Avenue, with detours in place Medium to low levels of noise, dust and vibration Use of directional lighting 24/7 operation of pump system at Willow Bend and Estelle Street Access and use of Koonung Creek Reserve worksite day and night Changes to shared paths on Estelle Street, with detours in place Increase in overnight and weekend activities
Activity Day and night works:
Earthworks and concrete pours Delivery and installation of beams for new Doncaster Road bridge Building concrete abutments and piers in freeway centre median and worksites near Doncaster Road Building and installing retaining walls on the entry and exit ramps Night works:
Installation of drainage, utility works and new on-road smart technology on Doncaster Road What to expect Overnight lane and ramp closures Pedestrian and shared path detours Medium to low levels of noise, dust and vibration Use of directional lighting Heavy machinery and vehicles Traffic controllers and signage.
Zone 3
Zone 3: Doncaster to Tram roads and Valda Wetlands
Activity Day works:
Steel reinforcement and concrete pours at Doncaster Park and Ride Piling and installation of retaining and noise walls Steel reinforcement installation, concrete pours and earthworks to construct busways at Doncaster Park and Ride Day and night works:
Installation of water pipes, drainage, hydrants and noise walls Construction of access roads within worksite Night works:
Earthworks and installation of traffic barriers Earthworks, steel fixing, concreting at Massey Street for noise walls Asphalt removal and installation for new freeway lanes Sewer installation works near Doncaster Road interchange 24/7 works:
Concrete and steel reinforcement works to build new traffic barriers What to expect Overnight lane and ramp closures Medium levels of noise, dust and vibration Heavy vehicles and machinery accessing worksite via Wilsons Road and Stanton Street Traffic controllers and signage Day an night access to Doncaster Park and Ride worksite Overnight deliveries via freeway
Activity Day and night works:
Concrete, steel works and piling for retaining and noise walls and concrete structures Earthworks, sewer realignment and connection works to realign Koonung Creek 24/7 works:
Earthworks and installation of traffic barriers, drainage, noise walls and cabling for new on-road technology Sewer realignment and connection works What to expect Overnight freeway, lane and ramp closures Pedestrian and shared path detours Medium to low levels of noise, dust and vibration Heavy vehicles and machinery accessing worksite via Clifton and Sweyn streets Overnight deliveries via freeway New Eastern Freeway lanes
Activity Day and night works:
Piling and installation of retaining and noise walls Earthworks and landscaping 24/7 works:
Installation of concrete structures, underground supports, piling, concreting, steel works and earthworks Construction of retaining and noise walls Asphalting and pavement works to build new freeway lanes Installation of cabling for new on-road technology What to expect Overnight and weekend freeway, lane and ramp closures Medium to high levels of noise, dust and vibration Heavy vehicles and machinery entering via Elgar Road Service Road and exiting via Doncaster Road city-bound exit ramp New Eastern Freeway lanes
We're here to help We understand that construction in your local area can be challenging.
Call 1800 105 105 anytime or visit the Project Information Centre at 284 Doncaster Road, Balwyn North, Tuesday to Thursday, 9am to 3pm.
