We’re upgrading the Eastern Freeway with new express lanes, new Eastern Busway, smart technology and a connection to North East Link – slashing travel times and improving travel in Melbourne’s east.

What we're doing

We've closed sections of Eram Park to establish a safe construction area and build freeway entry and exit points for construction vehicles. Before major construction gets underway in 2026, we'll set up a construction compound in the Eram Park worksite, including office buildings, worker amenities, material and equipment storage and workforce parking.

The compound will be fully operational in early 2026.

Over the coming months, we'll:

• clear and level the ground for site offices, worker parking and laydown areas
• deliver and assemble modular site offices, including kitchen, bathroom and first aid facilities
• install timber hoarding and lighting
• connect the compound to utility services, including power and water.

Where and when

Once built, the compound will be operational 24/7 at times. We'll mostly work from this site during the day, however we'll inform residents about planned night activities in this site ahead of time.

What to expect

• Construction vehicles, machinery, equipment, and workers in the are
• Low to medium levels of noise, dust and vibration at times
• Temporary use of generators, when required, until the compound is connected to power\
• Use of directional lighting when working at night
• Small diversions of the Koonung Creek Trail around work areas
• Traffic controllers and signage to guide cyclists and pedestrians around our works.

Managing impacts

We carefully manage our works in line with the project's strict environmental performance requirements, including:

• monitoring noise, dust and vibrations levels with real time monitoring technology
• minimising light spill with targeted lighting
• preventing dust and water runoff with environmental barriers
• using water carts and sweepers to manage dust and mud tracking.

Keeping in touch

We’ll be out talking to nearby residents and businesses about these works in more detail, including how we’ll manage local impacts. If you have any questions, please contact the 24/7 Contact Centre on 1800 105 105.

Schedule is subject to change. Visit Disruptions for schedule changes.

If you need assistance due to a hearing or speech impairment, visit relayservice.gov.au.  For languages other than English please call 9209 0147.

For more information call 1800 105 105 or email contact@bigbuild.vic.gov.au.