Works notification

Work on the Hyde Street Ramps is progressing on both sides of the West Gate Freeway between Williamstown Road and Hyde Street. We’ve recently completed the Thomas Street temporary access bridge and installed the West Gate Golf Club and Donald McLean Reserve safety nets.

As works continue, below is a summary of what you can expect to see in the area until October 2020 and ongoing.

New ramp – north side of the freeway, including elevated shared use path

This ramp on the northern side of the freeway will provide a new exit ramp for inbound traffic from the West Gate Freeway to a new signalised intersection at Hyde Street.

• piling in Stony Creek Reserve is ongoing for the northern ramp and is expected to continue until January 2021
• Construction of the support structures at Hyde Street is due to begin and progresses west towards the Williamstown rail line and will continue for the next 18 months
• start of access track and working platform within the West Gate Golf Course
• identify services on the Williamstown Road inbound entry ramp. This will occur at night when required.

New ramp – south side of the freeway

This ramp on the southern side of the freeway will provide a new entry ramp for westbound traffic from a new intersection at Simcock Avenue and Stephen Street through to the West Gate Freeway:

• constructing retaining walls at the Williamstown Road outbound entry ramp
• earthworks, piling and concrete works at Williamstown Road outbound entry and exit ramps
• start of access track and working platform within the West Gate Golf Course and Donald McLean Reserve
• identify services on the eastern and western side of the Williamstown rail line, north and south of the West Gate Freeway. This will start in September in preparation for upcoming piling, gantry installation and overhead line works.

Shared use path bridge – Hyde Street Reserve

• piling works in the Hyde Street Reserve continues for the shared use path bridge over Stony Creek.

Hours of work

These works will be carried out at night, from Monday to Friday between 6pm – 5am. This is because freeway lanes will need to be closed at night, so we can safely carry out the works.

What to expect during these works

• Construction vehicles will be moving in and out of the work areas.
• Low level noise from cranes installing the new noise wall panels.
• The main access to the construction sites will be via our work area on the freeway side with minimal site access required via local roads.
• Lighting will be used during the night works, and will be angled away from homes where possible.
• Traffic changes including lane closures will be required.

For latest updates, dates of closures and detour route information please visit the Victoria's Big Build Disruptions webpage.

Please note that works are subject to change and may be rescheduled in the event of unexpected impacts to the construction program. Thank you for your patience during these works.