We’re completing the M80 Ring Road, delivering new lanes through to Plenty Road and a seamless connection to the North East Link tunnels – taking 19,000 cars and trucks a day off Greensborough Road and giving local roads back to local people.

What you need to know

M80 Ring Road and interchange precinct

In June, we’ll continue working on the M80 Ring Road entry and exit ramps at Plenty Road as we prepare to build new lanes. This work will require nightly traffic changes and two weekend closures of the M80 Ring Road entry ramp from Plenty Road, between Friday 30 May and Monday 2 June and Friday 13 June and Monday 16 June.

Traffic management and signage will be in place to safely guide road users through the area.

When complete, the Greensborough-bound entry ramp from Plenty Road will have three lanes, improving traffic flow.

During this period, we’ll continue installing new permanent noise walls on the M80 Ring Road and along Greensborough Bypass, near Sellars Street. These noise walls will help reduce road and construction noise for nearby residents.

Construction of the M80 Ring Road Altona-bound and Diamond Creek Road bridges across the Yando Street underpass are progressing well on the Greensborough Bypass and will be completed later this year.

Greensborough Highway and Hurstbridge Line

We’re continuing to extend the rail tunnel under Greensborough Highway and build the new Grimshaw Street rail bridge. From 1 July to 25 July, buses will replace trains on sections of the Hurstbridge Line while we work 24 hours a day in the rail corridor.

Construction of the new Nell Street walking and cycling bridge is on track and scheduled to open in late 2025.

Watsonia Precinct

In late July, we’ll start building the foundations for the Elder Street landscaped bridge. We’ll continue to build permanent noise walls and the retaining wall along Greensborough Highway between Nell Street and Watsonia Road, and undertake utilities works on the Watsonia Road landscaped bridge.

Later in 2025, we’ll move Rosanna-bound traffic onto new lanes so we can start making space for the construction of new express lanes to the North East Link tunnels.

M80 Ring Road and interchange precinct

Greensborough Highway and Grimshaw Street interchange precinct

Watsonia Precinct

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 Big Build contact centre on 1800 105 105.

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When we’ll be working

Our standard work hours are:

• Day works 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and 7am to 1pm, Saturday
• Night works 6pm to 7am, Sunday to Friday
• Weekend works 6pm Friday to 7am Monday

We'll carry out most of our works during the day, although some extended hours and night works will be required.

When we’re required to work at night near homes and businesses, we’ll provide advance notice.

Transport disruptions

There'll be intermittent lane closures and speed reductions in place along Greensborough Highway, Greensborough Bypass, M80 Ring Road, Grimshaw Street and Plenty Road until late 2025.

At Grimshaw Street, crews will work at times during the day and night, with road closures and detours in place in July and August while we relocate underground utility services.

On Watsonia Road, intermittent lane and road closures will be required at times and on local roads, such as Service Road and Dennett Street in Watsonia.

Sections of the M80 Ring Road Trail and Greensborough Bypass Path are closed with temporary long term detours in place.

Lower Plenty Road is reduced to one lane in each direction between Crew Street and Greensborough Road until mid 2025.

Please plan your trip and allow additional travel time. Search bigbuild.vic.gov.au/disruptions for the latest information on
traffic disruptions.

What to expect

What to expect while we are working:

• machinery, equipment and vehicle noise, light, dust and occasional vibration at times
• deliveries to worksites, including outside of standard work hours
• light and heavy vehicle movements on local streets
• closure of sections of the M80 Trail and Greensborough Bypass Trail
• lane, ramp and road closures.

Managing construction impacts

We manage our works responsibly in line with strict project requirements including:

• keeping residents and businesses informed when work is happening nearby
• using clear signage and traffic controls to safely guide drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians
• securing worksites with fencing, barriers, and safety measures
• monitoring and managing noise, dust, and vibration levels in real time
• minimising light spill with carefully directed lighting
• implementing environmental controls to prevent dust and water run-off
• containing workforce parking within designated worksites.

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Schedule is subject to change. Visit our work notices page for schedule changes. If you have any questions, please contact us on 1800 105 105 or visit the Hub at 17 Watsonia Road, Watsonia.