17 April 2023
Building the new Hyde Street ramps across the Williamstown Road interchange
From Monday 17 April 2023 to mid-2023, the West Gate Tunnel Project will continue to build the new Hyde Street ramps across the Williamstown Road interchange.
As works continue, you can expect to see:
- General construction activities such as patching, grouting, pouring concrete, and painting.
- Installation of pedestal and bearings, fire main, guardrail and handrails.
- Installation of beams and anti-throw screens above Williamstown Road.
- General bridge construction activities and works to prepare for installation of new overhead freeway gantries.
Please note, this work may be subject to approvals and permits and may change due to site and weather conditions.
During these works, we’ll need to close the Williamstown Road interchange and freeway ramps on various nights so we can work safely above the road. On-road signs will be in place to advise of detours, and traffic management will be in place to help you get around our work areas safely.
These works will help to reduce overall traffic disruptions in the future making for a smoother and safer journey for motorists.
The dates, times, and detour routes of the closures will be confirmed via our weekly traffic email. You may notice some intermittent night-time construction noise as we continue carrying out these works.
What you need to know
| Impact | Dates (subject to change) |
|---|---|
Various night-time closures of Williamstown Road and adjacent freeway ramps. Visit Victoria’s Big Build website or subscribe to our weekly traffic email for confirmed closures and detours. | Monday 17 April to mid-year |
| Night-time construction activity to build the new Hyde Street ramps and Williamstown Road interchange. | Monday 17 April to mid-year |
| Ongoing works in the area include freeway verge completions, freeway technology system works, freeway construction, noise wall works and gantry installations. | Ongoing |
What to expect during these works:
- Work will be completed behind safety traffic barriers.
- Construction vehicles including excavators, cranes, water carts and concrete trucks will be moving in and out of the work areas via our access routes.
- Construction noise, including intermittent short-term noise at night, from work activities including machinery and trucks. Vibration may be experienced from these works.
- Water spray trucks and road sweepers will be used to manage dust and dirt during works.
- Traffic changes including lane and road closures will be required. Signed detours will be in place.
Keep up to date
To stay in touch and learn more about dates and times for closures, and changes in closure directions, email us at info@wgta.vic.gov.au to sign up for our weekly traffic alert email.
Thank you
We appreciate our work can be disruptive and thank you for your understanding. Works may be rescheduled in the event of unexpected impacts.
For up-to-date information on the closures please visit the Victoria's Big Build Disruptions.