3 September 2021 to 31 December 2022
Closure of left turn lane on the Williamstown Road exit ramp (westbound)
From Friday 17 September until Monday 18 October, the West Gate Tunnel Project will be closing the left turn lane on the Williamstown Road exit ramp (westbound). This means traffic that would ordinarily exit the West Gate Freeway at this location to travel towards Williamstown will not be able to turn left on to Melbourne Road.
This is so we can safely carry out works to re-build and construct additional lanes on the exit ramp. We will also install new drainage and continue works to build the Hyde Street ramp. Closing the left turn lane and working 24/7 means we can complete the works faster and minimise the length of disruptions in the area.
Please note, the right turn lanes from the ramp on to Williamstown Road heading to Yarraville will still be available during the day, with occasional overnight closures.
Detours will be in place (see map for details). Motorists should allow up to 20 minutes additional travel time during peak periods. Please follow all traffic management / detour signage.
What you need to know
| Impact | Dates (subject to change) |
|---|---|
Traffic changes:
Traffic will not be able to turn left on to Melbourne Road when exiting off the West Gate Freeway (westbound) via Williamstown Road. | 9pm Friday 17 September until 5am Monday 18 October. |
Lane closures and speed restrictions near our work sites. | 17 September until 18 October. |
Construction noise during the day and at night. | 17 September until 18 October. |
| Increase in truck movements. | 17 September until 18 October. |
| Occasional night-time lighting. | 17 September until 18 October. |
| Bus route 942 and 232 detours | Please check PTV's Disruptions webpage |
To minimise disruption to road users, part of these works will be completed over the school holidays when traffic volumes are usually lower.
All proposed work dates are subject to change, so please follow traffic management instructions and detour signage.
Information about traffic disruptions will be updated on the Big Build website and sent out via social media and our weekly traffic email alert.