We’re completing the M80 Ring Road Upgrade, which will provide a seamless connection to the new North East Link tunnels..

From early May to June, we’ll be working 24/7 to build the first sections of the Elder Street landscaped bridge and open the permanent lanes on Greensborough Highway.

During this time, Elder Street will be closed at the intersection of Greensborough Highway to the Frensham Road roundabout.

When finished, the bridge will form a green gateway to Watsonia Station and local shops, while separating local traffic from the North East Link lanes below to help ease congestion.

What you need to know

From Friday 8 May, Elder Street will be closed to through traffic. There will also be a reduced speed limit of 40km/h and lane closures at times in place along Greensborough Highway between Grimshaw Street and Watsonia Road.

Please follow signed detours, on road signage and directions from traffic controllers.

Once these works are complete in June, we’ll ramp up construction of the Elder Street landscaped bridge and move traffic onto the new permanent Greensborough Highway lanes.

You’ll see bridge construction activity continue at the Greensborough Highway and Elder Street intersection until late 2026. There will be a temporary U-turn arrangement in place for northbound traffic on Greensborough Highway to maintain access to Elder Street.

Elder Street will be left-in, left-out only until late 2026.

Access in and out of Elder Street will be maintained for locals, however there will be restricted movements at times.

Major works on the road to build the Elder Street landscaped bridge

• Elder Street closed in both directions between Greensborough Highway and Frensham Road / Longmuir Road from 9pm, Friday 8 May to 5am, Monday 1 June.
  • Detour via Elder Street, Frensham Road, Yallambie Road to Greensborough Highway and via Delta Road to Grimshaw Street.
  • Delays of up to 10 minutes.
  • Some parking restrictions may be in place at times along Longmuir Road between Nell Street and Elder Street, and on Frensham Road between Elder Street and Yallambie Road, to maintain traffic flow.
• Single lane operations Greensborough Highway for traffic switch to permanent northbound lanes from 9pm, Friday 8 May to 5am, Monday 11 May.
  • Nightly single lane operation between Watsonia Road and Grimshaw Street.
• Lane reductions Greensborough Highway southbound at Elder Street from 9pm, Friday 8 May to 5am, Monday 11 May.
• Single lane operations Greensborough Highway for traffic switch to permanent southbound lanes from 9pm, Friday 29 April to 5am, Monday 1 June.
  • Nightly single lane operation between Grimshaw Street and Watsonia Road.
  • Introduction of southbound traffic onto Watsonia Road landscaped bridge on a temporary road alignment to Greensborough Road.

Bus route 514 detours

• Bus Route 514 will operate direct between Watsonia Station and Greensborough Station via Greensborough Highway and Grimshaw Street from 9pm, Friday 8 May to 5am, Wednesday 3 June.
  • The 18 stops along McDowell Street, Delta Road and Elder Street will be serviced by a 12-seater accessible shuttle taxi from Watsonia Station to Elder Street via McDowell Street, Delta Road and Elder Street during timetable hours.
  • Shuttle taxis will terminate on Elder Street opposite Papua Street.

Greensborough Highway U-turn

• A U-turn will be introduced on Greensborough Highway approximately 100m north of Elder Street to maintain access to Elder Street during the bridge construction from 5am, Wednesday 3 June to October.
  • The U-turn will remain in operation until the completion of Elder Street landscaped bridge works in October 2026.

Shared use path and footpath closures

• Dennett Street shared use path closed to Elder Street from 9am, Friday 8 May to 5pm, Monday 18 May.
  • Detour via Longmuir Road to Elder Street.

When we’ll be working

We'll be working both day and night to complete these tasks as efficiently as possible while minimising disruption to the community.

Where we need to undertake night works or activities near homes and businesses, we'll provide advance notice of where and when we'll be working.

Works are weather dependent. If we need to reschedule or extend our works, we’ll keep you updated via our on-road signage or view disruptions.

Managing construction impacts

We are committed to managing our works responsibly and in line with strict project requirements. This includes:

• keeping local residents and businesses informed when work is happening nearby
• using clear signage and traffic controls to guide drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians safely
• 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 runoff
• containing workforce parking within designated worksites.

What to expect

During these works, you may experience:

• noise, light, dust, and occasional vibration during work hours, depending on the activity
• increased presence of workers, construction vehicles, and heavy machinery in the area, including on local roads and overnight activities at the Gabonia site compound
• deliveries of materials and equipment to and from the worksite, possibly occurring outside of regular hours.

What we’ll be doing

Key activities within our worksites include:

• removing and laying new asphalt, painting road lines, and installing new signs
• setting up temporary barriers, fencing and lighting to keep the work areas safe
• relocating footpaths, traffic lights, light poles and kerbs
• changing the entrance to Watsonia Station from Greensborough Highway
• drilling, pouring concrete and piling to build the new landscaped bridge
• excavating and levelling ground to realign the Elder Street / Dennett Street corner
• installing new drainage along the southern footpath on Elder Street.

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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.