Upcoming works

27 October 2026

We're upgrading the Eastern Freeway with a new Eastern Busway, better walking and cycling paths, smart traffic technology and a connection to North East Link — slashing travel times and improving travel in Melbourne's east.

What we're doing

Major construction is continuing along the Eastern Freeway between Hoddle Street and Burke Road.

Crews are building new lanes on the freeway, connecting underground services to new freeway lighting and progressing foundations for the future Eastern Busway bridge at Chandler Highway and the new Ringwoodbound exit ramp at Burke Road.

We’ll also begin piling works near the Yarra River to install foundations for the future walking and cycling bridge over the Yarra River, with strict environmental controls in place as we work.

We use water carts, street sweepers and noise blankets wherever possible to reduce dust, mud tracking and noise. Qualified ecologists will monitor and manage flora, fauna and waterway protection on site, and traffic management will be used to safely guide road users during lane or road closures.

When are we working?

Day works: 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday and 7am to 3pm, Saturdays and Sundays
Night works: 7pm to 7am, Monday to Saturday
Day and night works at times during day and night works hours

Upcoming freeway disruptions

Overnight lane and ramp closures will occur at times in October and November

Schedule is subject to change.

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Zone_1_MAP

Zone 1: Hoddle Street to Yarra Boulevard

New and ongoing works

Activity

Day and night works:

Digging with high pressure water to identify underground utility services
Installing underground cables for new traffic management technology and lighting
Removing trees and vegetation, as necessary
Piling to identify underground utility services in existing worksites

What to expect

Temporary road closures and parking restrictions on Alexandra Parade East, between Groom and Gray Streets, with detour in place
At times, overnight use of Maugie Street Reserve
Lane closures, parking restrictions and temporary delays on Alexandra Parade, Maugie Street, Trenerry Crescent and Yarra Bend Road
Temporary closure of informal path at northern side of WJ Cox Oval. Detour via Deep Rock Road
Low to moderate noise, vibration and dust with continuous mitigations in place
Use of directional lighting
At times, overnight deliveries to worksites
Construction vehicles and equipment in the area

Activity

Day and night works:

Building construction access into worksites
Removing trees and vegetation, as necessary
Building hard working platforms for heavy machinery
Earthworks, piling and pouring concrete to build foundations of the new walking and cycling bridge over the Yarra River

What to expect

Low to moderate noise, vibration and dust with continuous mitigations in place
Construction vehicles, machinery and equipment in the area
Temporary pedestrian and cyclist diversions on the River Circuit and Yarra River east trails, with signage in place
Use of silt curtains for waterway protection in the Yarra River
Temporary stop and holds at times on the Yarra River

Activity

Day and night works:

Building construction access into construction sites
Digging with high pressure water to identify underground utility services
Building a trench and underground bore to install cables for new traffic management technology and underground power and sewer line
Bridge strenthening works on the Yarra River bridge
Using a piling rig to build the foundation of new traffic barriers, lighting, and overhead signage
Removing the top layer of asphalt, laying new asphalt and installing temporary line marking

What to expect

Low to moderate dust and vibration with continuous mitigations in place
Construction vehicles and equipment in the centre median behind barriers
Intermittent overnight deliveries to worksites
Use of directional lighting

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Zone 2: Yarra Boulevard to Peel Street

New and ongoing works

Activity

Day and night works:

Building foundations for the busway and Ringwood-bound exit ramp
Installing underground drainage
Building a trench and underground bore to install cables for new traffic management technology
Building hard working platforms for heavy machinery
Removing trees and vegetation, as necessary

What to expect

Overnight deliveries of large materials
Main Yarra Trail diversion with signage in place
Use of directional lighting
Low to moderate noise, vibration and dust with continuous mitigations in place
Storage of construction machinery and equipment
At times, overnight lane and ramp closures

Activity

Day and night works:

Installing underground cables for new traffic management technology and lighting
Removing trees and vegetation, as necessary

What to expect

Pedestrian access changes into the reserve. Kellett Grove access will remain open with traffic and pedestrian management in place
Construction vehicles and equipment in the area
Low to moderate noise, vibration and dust with continuous mitigations in place

Activity

Day and night works:

Digging with high pressure water to identify underground utility services
Building a trench and underground bore to install cables for new traffic management technology and underground power and sewer line
Using a piling rig to build the foundation of new traffic barriers, lighting, and overhead signage
Removing the top layer of asphalt, laying new asphalt and installing temporary line marking

What to expect

Low to moderate dust and vibration with continuous mitigations in place
Construction vehicles and equipment in the centre median behind barriers
Intermittent overnight deliveries to worksites
Use of directional lighting

Zone_3_MAP

Zone 3: Peel Street to Burke Road

New and ongoing works

Activity

Day and night works:

Digging a trench to connect underground cables to new freeway lighting
At times, reinforcing Willsmere underpass to complete works on the freeway
Installing temporary fencing and traffic barriers to establish safe work areas.
Removing trees and vegetation, as necessary

What to expect

Construction vehicles, workers facilities, and equipment in the area
Low to moderate noise, vibration, and dust with continuous mitigation in place
Workforce parking at 8 Minogue Street and using shuttle buses to move workforce to and from site

Activity

Day and night works:

Installing temporary fencing and traffic barriers to establish safe work areas
Digging with high pressure water to identify underground utility services
Digging a trench to connect underground cables to new freeway lighting
Removing trees and vegetation, as necessary

What to expect

Establishment of fencing adjacent to Kate Campbell Reserve, at the corner of Peel Street and Kellett Grove
Temporary on street parking removal on Peel St and Kellett Grove
Temporary delays on these streets, with traffic controllers and signage in place
Access to properties maintained at all times
Low to moderate noise, dust and vibration with continuous mitigations in place

Activity

Day and night works:

Building a trench and underground bore to install drainage and cables for new traffic
management technology and underground power and sewer line
Using a piling rig to build the foundation of new traffic barriers, lighting, and overhead signage
Shifting existing traffic barriers
Removing the top layer of asphalt, laying new asphalt and installing temporary line marking
Removing trees and vegetation, as necessary

What to expect

Low to moderate dust and vibration with continuous mitigation in place
Construction vehicles and equipment in the centre median behind barriers
Intermittent overnight deliveries to worksites
Use of directional lighting
Qualified ecologist to oversee flora and fauna removals

Schedule is subject to change. Visit the disruptions map for schedule changes.

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For more information call 1800 105 105 or email contact@bigbuild.vic.gov.au.

Download works notice

Upcoming works in Abbotsford, Clifton Hill, Fairfield, Kew, Kew East \u2013 October and November 2026 (PDF 11.0 MB)

What we're doing

When are we working?

Upcoming freeway disruptions

Zone 1: Hoddle Street to Yarra Boulevard

Zone 2: Yarra Boulevard to Peel Street

Zone 3: Peel Street to Burke Road

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