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

We’re continuing to build the foundations for the Elder Street landscaped bridge and completing the new permanent Greensborough Road northbound and southbound lanes.

Between April and mid-May, we’ll commence construction of the Elder Street landscaped bridge, temporarily closing Elder Street between Greensborough Highway and Frensham Road, working 24/7 to get the job done.

To complete the new Nell Street walking and cycling bridge, we'll need to close a section of Greensborough Highway overnight at times between Grimshaw Street and Elder Street. This will allow us to demolish the existing bridge and install the new overpass.

In early May, traffic will move onto the outer lanes of the Greensborough Bypass so we can start building the new bridge over Kempston Street. Kempston Street will be closed for six weeks while we demolish the existing Greensborough Bypass bridge over Kempston Street and build a new one that meets modern standards.

We’ll also open a new pedestrian underpass connecting to the east side of Grimshaw Street via Hamlet Street, improving access for the community. We’ve started building the ramps for the new Macorna Street walking and cycling bridge, which we’ll install later this year.

In March, we’ll lift in the new bridge beams as a key step in upgrading the Yando Street underpass, installing them over the eastern side and across the Greensborough Bypass Trail.

We are commencing early works on Plenty Road to improve connections to the entry and exit ramps of the M80 Ring Road. Work is also progressing behind barriers on the M80 Ring Road Interchange and lanes to Plenty Road.

Transport disruptions

Elder Street

Closed in both directions between Greensborough Highway and Frensham Road:

• from 9pm Friday 10 April to mid-May. Pedestrian access will be maintained across Greensborough Highway during this time.
• Greensborough Highway will be reduced to one lane southbound between Nell Street and Watsonia Road.
• Bus Route 514 will operate via Greensborough Highway between Greensborough Station and Watsonia Station. A maxi taxi will operate between Greensborough Station and Watsonia Station to service closed bus stops during timetables hours.

Greensborough Bypass

Closed between Grimshaw Street and the M80 Ring Road interchange one weekend in May.

Kempston Street

Closed between Hamlet and Sellars streets:

• from late April to early June there will be detours via Kempston Street, Pinehills Drive, Yando Street and Kalparrin Avenue.

M80 Ring Road and interchange precinct

Greensborough Highway and Grimshaw Street interchange precinct

Watsonia Precinct

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

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
• reduced speeds, and 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, andpedestrians
• 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.

Keeping in touch

We’ll be out talking to nearby residents and businesses about these works, including how we’ll be managing any local impacts. If you have any questions, please contact the Big Build contact centre on 1800 105 105.

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Schedule is subject to change. Visit our Disruptions for changes. If you have any questions, please contact us on 1800 105 105.