We’re completing the M80 Ring Road in Greensborough including a seamless connection to the North East Link tunnels.

Major construction is underway along Greensborough Bypass, Greensborough Highway and Grimshaw Street. We’re continuing to establish new worksites, move utility services and extend the rail tunnel under Greensborough Highway.

In February and March, we’ll start construction of the new Nell Street pedestrian bridge and continue works to build the new Kempston Street bridge and widen Greensborough Bypass.

What we’ll be doing

Activities happening within our worksites include:

• working in the rail corridor between Watsonia Station and Grimshaw Street to build the extended rail tunnel and Grimshaw Street bridge
• establishing a new worksite, including amenity facilities for workers, along Greensborough Bypass, between Kempston Street and Yando Street
• delivering and installing large precast concrete segments to build walls and bridges
• excavation and ground levelling to install drainage, intelligent transport systems, investigate ground conditions and relocate utility services
• installing temporary traffic barriers, fencing and lighting to ensure safety around worksites
• roadworks to remove and lay asphalt, paint new line markings and install signage
• piling and pouring concrete to construct new road bridges, retaining walls, and noise walls
• modifying existing road infrastructure, including relocating traffic lights, light poles, traffic islands, kerbs, and median strips
• removing selected trees and vegetation under the supervision of arborists and ecologists
• undertaking road and drainage maintenance.

Where we’ll be working

Worksites are being established along:

• Greensborough Bypass, between Yando Street and Grimshaw Street
• Greensborough Road, between Grimshaw Street and Nepean Street
• Greensborough Highway, between Grimshaw Street and Nell Street
• Grimshaw Street, between Peters Street and Greensborough Road
• local roads and streets to access the rail corridor, investigate ground conditions and relocate utility services

When we'll be working

Our standard work hours include

• 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.

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

From the evening of Friday 31 January to 4am Friday 28 March, 24-hour works will take place in the rail corridor between Watsonia Station and Grimshaw Street.

What to expect

During these works, you may notice:

• noise, light, dust, and occasional vibration during work hours
• workers, construction vehicles, and heavy machinery on local roads and streets
• materials and equipment deliveries, including outside of standard work hours
• heavy machinery operation, such as trucks, excavators, loaders, rollers, cranes, piling rigs and chainsaws
• traffic impacts, such as lane and local road closures and minor delays
• temporary parking and access changes to support works.

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.

Map of works area

North East Link works on the Hurstbridge Line

The new road connection to the North East Link tunnels will be built over the Hurstbridge Line between Grimshaw Street and Elder Street in Watsonia.

To create the space needed, the existing rail tunnel will be extended to nearly half a kilometre long. The nearby Grimshaw Street bridge over the rail line will also be rebuilt and widened. Some upgrade works can only be done when power to the train line is turned off for the safety of workers.

To complete these works, buses are replacing trains on sections of the Hurstbridge Line from 11pm, Friday 31 January to last service, Thursday 27 March. Plan your journey by visiting ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007 before you travel.

Visit bigbuild.vic.gov.au/hurstbridge-line-upgrades to find out more.

Transport disruptions

Changed conditions in the area for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians include:

• Nell Street pedestrian bridge footpath detour, near Watsonia Primary School, until late 2027
• Greensborough Bypass Path closure, between Plenty River Drive and Grimshaw Street, until late 2026
• Planned disruptions on Greensborough Bypass, Greensborough Highway, Grimshaw Street and paths in the area with more information at: bigbuild.vic.gov.au/disruptions

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.