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

From October to mid-December, we’ll work 24/7 on Grimshaw Street to construct the new Grimshaw Street Interchange.
There will be changes to the way you travel in this area while we complete these works, including buses replacing trains on sections of the Hurstbridge line throughout October.

Works continue on the M80 Ring Road between Plenty Road and Greensborough Bypass while we move lanes to open up new areas to continue construction of the new interchange.

From early October, access to the Watsonia Station car park will shift south on Greensborough Highway and will become a one-way entry and exit to make space for the Elder Street landscaped bridge. The station bus stop will be relocated south of its current location

Transport disruptions

Grimshaw Street is closed in sections between Greensborough Bypass and William/Adeline streets from 12.01am, Tuesday 30 September to 5am, Saturday 1 November. Detours are in place via Greensborough Bypass, Diamond Creek Road, Main Street and The Circuit. From early-November until mid-December, Grimshaw Street will be closed between Macorna Street/Watsonia Road with detours in place.

At times, there’ll be lane and road closures on sections of the M80 Ring Road between Plenty Road and Greensborough Bypass, and on Greensborough Highway near Elder Street.

Expect intermittent lane, ramp and road closures, and speed reductions at night and on weekends. Buses are replacing trains on sections of the Hurstbridge Line from 8.30pm Tuesday 30 September to last service Thursday 30 October.

When we'll be working

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.

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.

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 – lane, ramp and road closures.

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.

M80 Ring Road and interchange precinct

Greensborough Highway and Grimshaw Street interchange precinct

Watsonia Precinct

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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.