Upcoming works

18 June 2026

We're upgrading the Eastern Freeway between Tram and Springvale roads, with new express lanes, upgraded entry and exit ramps, smart traffic technology and a connection to North East Link — slashing travel times and improving travel in Melbourne's east.

What we're doing

Between Tram and Middleborough roads we're continuing piling works to build a strong foundation for new walking and cycling bridges and elevated freeway ramps.

Works are increasing between Middleborough and Springvale roads as we open new works areas to build new freeway lanes and upgrade the Blackburn Road city-bound entry ramp.

We're also continuing works to realign a section of the Koonung Creek and relocate power and sewer services.

When are we working?

Day works: 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 1pm Saturdays
Night works: 7pm to 6am at times Monday to Sunday
24/7 works (at times): Notification provided before works

We use water carts, noise blankets and street sweepers wherever possible to reduce dust, mud tracking and noise while we work. We'll be in touch with impacted residents regarding specific times for construction activities.

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Upcoming disruptions

Middleborough Road, Blackburn Road and Springvale Road citybound entry ramps closed from 10pm, Friday 19 June to 5am, Monday 22 June.
Eastern Freeway closed between Bulleen Road and Springvale Road from 10pm, Friday 3 July to 5am, Monday 6 July. Delays of up to 90 minutes are expected.

To stay up to date with changes visit Disruptions.

Zone_1

Zone 1: Tram Road to Middleborough Road

New and ongoing works

Activity

Day works:

Earthworks for ramp construction

Day and night works:

Asphalting works
Open cut trenching to install drainage

Night works:

Adjustments to barriers and line marking
Digging into the ground using construction machinery

What to expect

Weekend freeway and ramp closures
Overnight lane, ramp and freeway closures
Construction vehicles and equipment in the area
Changed traffic conditions
Moderate levels of noise, dust and vibration at times
Use of directional lighting
Use of water carts and street sweepers to manage dust and mud tracking
Intermittent overnight deliveries

Activity

Day works:

Earthworks
Piling and pouring concrete for bridge piers
Building temporary crossings over the Koonung Creek
Realigning a section of the Koonung Creek
Piling, tunnelling and shaft construction for sewer relocations

Day and night works:

Building shared path diversions, including a temporary extension to the Eram Road bridge
Power relocation works

Night works:

Sewer testing and relining

What to expect

Traffic controllers and signage
Construction vehicles and equipment in the area
Moderate levels of noise, dust and vibration at times
Use of directional lighting
Overnight closures of section of the Koonung Creek Trail and the Eram Road walking and cycling bridge
Use of water carts and street sweepers to manage dust and mud tracking
Short term closure of a section of the Koonung Creek Trail between Church Road and the Koonung Creek bridge
24/7 operation of a pump to divert water in Koonung Creek

Activity

Day works:

Tunnelling and shaft construction for sewer relocations and drainage
Piling and pouring concrete for new retaining walls and noise walls

What to expect

Traffic controllers and signage, including intermittent stop and hold arrangements for pedestrians and cyclists
Construction vehicles and equipment in the area
Moderate levels of noise, dust and vibration at times
Use of water carts and street sweepers to manage dust and mud tracking
Overnight closures of the Koonung Creek Trail between Amaroo Court and Eram Park

Activity

Day works:

Ground preparation works to strengthen the ground for heavy machinery
Removing sections of existing noise walls
Clearing trees next to existing noise walls

Night works:

Sewer testing and relining

What to expect

Construction vehicles and equipment in the area
Moderate levels of noise, dust and vibration at times
Use of directional lighting
Use of water carts and street sweepers to manage dust and mud tracking
Long term closure of the Koonung Creek Trail between Sargent Street and Tram Road

Zone_2

Zone 2: Middleborough Road to Blackburn Road

New and ongoing works

Activity

Day and night works:

Clearing trees and vegetation next to the freeway
Asphalting works
Open cut trenching to install drainage
Piling for new freeway barriers

Night works:

Adjustments to barriers, line marking and guard rails
Digging into the ground using construction machinery
Installing electronic signage and temporary lighting

What to expect

Weekend freeway and ramp closures
Overnight lane, ramp and freeway closures
Changed traffic conditions
Construction vehicles and equipment in the area
Low to moderate levels of noise, dust and vibration at times
Use of directional lighting
Use of water carts and street sweepers to manage dust and mud tracking

Activity

Day and night works:

Sewer testing and relining
Sewer relocation

What to expect

Construction vehicles and equipment in the area
Low to moderate levels of noise, dust and vibration at times
Use of directional lighting
24/7 operation of a pump to remove groundwater

Activity

Day works:

Clearing trees and vegetation next to existing noise walls
Building temporary construction vehicle access into work sites from the freeway
Establishing safe work areas and installing temporary fencing
Ground preparation works to strengthen the ground for heavy machinery

Night works:

Noise wall removal

What to expect

Long term closure of the Koonung Creek Trail between the Koonung Road bridge and Blackburn Road
Construction vehicles and equipment in the area
Moderate to high levels of noise, dust and vibration at times
Use of directional lighting
Use of water carts and street sweepers to manage dust and mud tracking

Zone_3

Zone 3: Blackburn Road to Springvale Road

New and ongoing works

Activity

Day and night works:

Clearing trees and vegetation next to the freeway
Tunnelling for sewer relocations

Night works:

Asphalting works
Open cut trenching to install drainage
Adjustments to barriers, line marking and guard rails
Digging into the ground using construction machinery
Installing electronic signage and temporary lighting
Piling for new freeway barriers

What to expect

Weekend freeway and ramp closures
Overnight lane, ramp and freeway closures
Changed traffic conditions
Construction vehicles and equipment in the area
Moderate levels of noise, dust and vibration at times
Use of directional lighting
Use of water carts and street sweepers to manage dust and mud tracking.

Activity

Day and night works:

Operation of construction compound to support day and night works along the freeway
Machinery and material deliveries

What to expect

Access to the worksite from the Springvale Road city-bound entry ramp
Construction vehicles and equipment in the area
Low levels of noise, dust and vibration at times
Use of water carts and street sweepers to manage dust and mud tracking

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

Get in contact

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.

Download works notice

Upcoming works in Box Hill North, Blackburn North, Doncaster, Doncaster East, Donvale and Nunawading - June July 2026 (PDF 1.6 MB)

What we're doing

When are we working?

Upcoming disruptions

Zone 1: Tram Road to Middleborough Road

Zone 2: Middleborough Road to Blackburn Road

Zone 3: Blackburn Road to Springvale Road

Get in contact

Download works notice

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