Day and Night works in Watsonia, Macleod and Yallambie July

1 July 2025

With tunnelling underway, we're continuing works on Lower Plenty Road and upgrading the Silk Street pedestrian bridge.

What we'll be doing

Until late July, works will continue to upgrade the pedestrian bridge over Lower Plenty Road between Cantala Avenue and Silk Street.

These works will provide a safer, more accessible crossing for pedestrians by creating more space between the road and bridge, updating railings and improving road signage.

From 8pm Friday 11 to 5am Monday 14 July and from 8pm Friday 18 to 5am Monday 21 July, Lower Plenty Road will be closed between Greensborough Road and Rosanna Road, with detours in place.

We're working hard to minimise disruptions to the community. Drivers can expect delays of up to 35 minutes during these works.

The pedestrian bridge will also be closed from 8pm Friday 11 to 5am Monday 21 July with detours in place.

Activity

Tunnelling activity
Construction of cross passage tunnels

What to expect

Increased truck movements delivering the tunnel wall segments and culverts
Continuous operation of the enclosed conveyor into the acoustic shed
Noise at night from construction activities, with continuous mitigations in place

Activity

Transporting dirt and rock from the acoustic shed

What to expect

Increased truck movements entering and exiting the acoustic shed
Greensborough Road reduced to one lane in each direction at night at times
No U-turn on Greensborough Road between Somers Avenue and Torbay Street
Noise at night from construction activities, with continuous mitigations in place

Activity

Tunnelling activity
Construction of smoke duct shafts and cross passage tunnels including the excavation and breakthrough of existing concrete walls underground
Building the ventilation tunnel and northern ventilation structure including the operation of cranes
Steel fixing, concreting and formwork
Moving traffic barriers along Greensborough Road

What to expect

Increased truck movements entering and exiting the northern ventilation structure site
Night works on site and on Greensborough Road
Greensborough Road reduced to one lane in each direction at night at times
Walking and cycling path closed from Yallambie to Blamey roads on the east side of Greensborough Road
The southbound Yallambie Road/Greensborough Hwy bus stop 10961 remains open
Noise and vibration at night, and dust from construction activities, with continuous mitigations in place

Activity

Tunnelling activity
Construction of cross passage tunnels including the excavation and breakthrough of existing concrete walls underground
Moving traffic barriers along Greensborough and Lower Plenty roads
Foundation construction and excavation works to build tunnel walls of the entry and exit ramps
Steel fixing and concrete pours to build the main tunnel area and the on and off ramps

What to expect

Noise at night and dust from construction activities, with continuous mitigations in place

Activity

Tunnelling activity
Steel fixing and concrete pours to build the main tunnel area
Operating cranes to support continuous excavation works
Temporary storage of drainage pipes

What to expect

Increased truck movements entering and exiting the works area
Noise at night and dust from construction activities including excavation, with continuous mitigations in place

Activity

Tunnelling activity
Piling and concrete works to build the foundation of the new Eel Bridge
Asphalt placement, line marking and removal of concrete barriers along Lower Plenty Road
Operating cranes to support continuous excavation works

What to expect

Left lane closed on Lower Plenty Road between Kambea Crescent and Greensborough Road
Lower Plenty Road reduced to one lane in each direction at night, at times. Detours in place
Drysdale Street closed at Lower Plenty Road at night, at times. Detour via Borlase Street
Kambea Crescent closed at Lower Plenty Road at times. Local access maintained, detour via Graham Road
Noise at night and dust from construction activities,
with continuous mitigations in place

Activity

Upgrade works on the Silk Street pedestrian bridge, including constructing new concrete pier barrier

What to expect

Lower Plenty Road closed from 8pm Friday 11 July to 5am Monday 14 July and from 8pm Friday 18 July to 5am Monday 21 July between Greensborough and Rosanna roads. Silk Street, Interlaken Parade, Brassey Avenue, Cantala Avenue and Kambea Crescent will also be closed at Lower Plenty Road during this time. Local access to homes will be maintained, with detours in place.
Left lane closed on Lower Plenty Road between Greensborough Road and Cantala Avenue
Cantala Avenue closed at Lower Plenty Road. Local access maintained, detour via Leura Avenue and Jones Crescent
Silk Street, Interlaken Parade and Brassey Avenue closed at Lower Plenty Road at night, at times. Local access maintained, detour via Finlayson Street
Silk Street pedestrian bridge closed from 8pm Friday 11 to 5am Monday 21 July, detours in place
Some residential driveway access will be impacted. Impacted residents will be contacted directly
Route 513 bus stop on Lower Plenty Road at Cantala Avenue will be relocated (approximately 75 metres away)
Route 513 bus stops on Lower Plenty Road from Greensborough Road to Finlayson Street will be closed, in both directions on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 July and Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July
Lower Plenty Road reduced to one lane in each direction at night at times

Managing construction impacts

Throughout our works, you may experience noise, light, dust, and vibration. We manage these impacts through real time monitoring, water carts and street sweepers, targeted lighting, and reducing noise and vibration within the construction zone. You may also see workers and machinery, in and around construction areas, and an increase of trucks removing dirt from our worksites.

To stay safe, please follow all instructions from signage and traffic controllers. We appreciate your patience and understanding throughout these works.

Track our TBMs

Our TBMs are powering ahead, excavating the North East Link Tunnels from Watsonia to Bulleen. Both TBMs will take planned breaks throughout their journey from Watsonia to Bulleen to undertake regular maintenance. You can track their progress at Tunnel boring machines tracker.

Sign up for SMS updates

We'll keep using works notices to keep you up to date. You can now also sign up to SMS updates to hear about any unexpected changes and traffic near you. To register, text 'Watsonia' or 'Yallambie' to 0447 251 237.

Alternatively, visit our subscribe page.

M80 Ring Road Completion upcoming 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.

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

Expressions of Interest – Northern Business Liaison Group

The Northern Business Liaison Group (NBLG) has been established to provide a forum for consultation and information-sharing between the project,and the local business community during construction. NBLG membership expressions of interest are open to local business owners, traders and representatives. Through this forum, members can have their say, share knowledge, expertise and help minimise construction impacts to businesses in the area.

If you’d like to be involved, submit your application at go.vic.gov.au/3FA2ZNF

You can learn more about the Northern Business Liaison Group on our website or email business@northeastlink.vic.gov.au

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 NELP 24/7 Contact Centre on 1800 105 105.

Stay informed of upcoming disruptions in your area by visiting the disruptions page.

NEL map

Schedule is subject to change. Visit our work notices page for schedule changes. For more information call 1800 105 105 or visit the Hub at 17 Watsonia Road, Watsonia.

Download works notice

NEL north works notification July.pdf (PDF 1.5 MB)

What we'll be doing

Managing construction impacts

Track our TBMs

Sign up for SMS updates

M80 Ring Road Completion upcoming disruptions

Expressions of Interest – Northern Business Liaison Group

Keeping in touch

Download works notice

Sign up for updates