Construction activities and road closures

From 10 August 2021 we will be working on The Avenue under the West Gate Freeway and Fogarty Avenue, which will require ongoing road closures. This is so we can continue widening the freeway above The Avenue, and work on cycling and walking connections along Fogarty Avenue.

To reopen this critical link underneath the freeway as quickly as possible, at times we will need to  work 24 hours a day.

Information about traffic disruptions will be updated on social media and the Big Build website and sent out via our weekly traffic email alert.

West Gate Freeway widening works

We will be closing The Avenue underneath the West Gate Freeway to carry out important freeway widening works. Works include demolishing the outer edge of one of the bridges using high pressure water, installing barriers and beams on the new bridges, and installing noise wall posts and acrylic panels on the new bridges that sit above The Avenue.

Upcoming works on Fogarty Avenue

Further works to finish the walking and cycling connections, continue installing freeway wide communications systems and installing drainage is required. The project team will have further details about these works and will be out in the community in the coming months.

The one way set up in that is currently in place on Fogarty Avenue east of Wembley Avenue will remain.

What else to expect during these works

• Work being completed behind safety barriers.
• Construction vehicles moving to and from work areas via approved routes, including Highgate Street, Benbow Street, Severn Street, The Avenue and Fogarty Avenue.
• Workers will be reminded not to park on local streets where appropriate.
• Water spray trucks and road sweepers managing dust and dirt during works. Trucks removing dirt and rocks from the site will be covered.

Thank you

We know ongoing works can be frustrating and cause disruption.

We apologise for any inconveniences experienced and are grateful to community members in and around Fogarty Avenue for your continued patience and cooperation.

If you have any questions, our team is available 24 hours a day on 1800 105 105.