1 March 2026
We’re working on both sides of Bulleen Road as tunnelling continues on North East Link.
What we'll be doing
Activities to support tunnelling works will take place 24 hours a day, seven days a week. During this time, we’ll aim
to minimise impacts as much as possible.
Oversize deliveries
We'll be delivering large pre-cast panel beams that will form part of the southern ventilation structure and roof of the tunnel.
Deliveries will occur between 11pm and 5am Mondays to Fridays, with up to 6 deliveries each night.
Most deliveries will arrive from the Eastern Freeway and Bulleen Road before entering our work site off Bulleen Road near the Carey Sports Complex.
Managing construction impacts
Throughout our works, you may experience noise, light, dust, and vibration. We manage these impacts through real time monitoring, water carts and street sweepers, targeted lighting, and reducing noise and vibration within the construction zone.
You may notice workers on local streets capturing photos as part of our ongoing management of these impacts. We do this in conjunction with our modelling to ensure we have an accurate understanding of how these impacts may be felt in different areas. We will notify you before capturing any photos that include your property and we are happy to provide these photos upon request.
You may also see workers machinery in place, in and around construction areas, workers completing surveys in local streets and an increase of trucks removing dirt from our worksites.
Upcoming disruptions across North East Link Program
Freeways, bridges and surrounding roads are starting to take shape above ground while tunnelling continues underground.
Traffic disruptions are expected from Greensborough to the Eastern Freeway this March.
Upcoming disruptions include:
- Bulleen Road citybound exit ramp will be closed until mid-March to complete critical 24/7 works, including starting
to build a new shared path underpass and building new noise walls. - Citybound lanes on the Eastern Freeway between Doncaster Road and Bulleen Road have been split into 2 sections
under our new concrete structures until late 2026. All lanes continue towards the city. - The Eastern Freeway will also be closed overnight at times throughout March.
- In Watsonia, we’re building the foundations for the Elder Street landscaped bridge and completing the new
permanent lanes on Greensborough Road. - There'll be intermittent lane, ramp and road closures across the project, as well as reduced speeds at night and on weekends while we work.
We’re working hard to minimise disruptions to the local community. Please plan ahead and allow additional travel time.
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Text North East Link to 0499 073 073 to stay up to date on traffic disruptions in Bulleen, Macleod, Viewbank, Rosanna, Watsonia and Yallambie.
Keeping in touch
We’ll be out talking to nearby residents and businesses about these works in more detail, including how we’ll be managing any local impacts. If you have any questions now, please contact the NELP 24/7 Contact Centre on 1800 105 105.
community@northeastlink.vic.gov.au | 1800 105 105 (call anytime)
For languages other than English please call 9209 0147.
If you need assistance due to a hearing or speech impairment, visit relayservice.gov.au