29 January 2024
Latest updates
5 Mar 2024
This set of construction works will end at 5pm, Thursday 7 March 2024.
29 Feb 2024:
This set of construction works will end at 5pm, Friday 8 March 2024.
When we’ll be working
We’ll be working 24/7 from 9pm, Wednesday 7 February to 5am, Saturday 24 February, including weekends.
Westbound travel on Somerville Road (between Whitehall Street and Hyde Street) will be closed.
What we'll be doing
Now we have finished tunnelling, we need to reconstruct a manhole as part of the North Yarra Main Sewer realignment.
The West Gate Tunnel Project team will be set up at the junction of Whitehall Street and Somerville Road, where the manhole is located.
To complete these works, westbound travel on Somerville Road between Whitehall Street and Hyde Street will not be permitted, 24/7 from 9pm, Wednesday 7 February to 5am, Saturday 24 February, including weekends.
Detours for the closure are highlighted within the map.
The closure includes an overnight set up and pack up period where there will be further restrictions on vehicle travel to ensure safety of the team whilst preparing the site for works.
Existing heavy vehicle regulations and truck bans will still apply during these works.
What to expect
Minimal construction noise:
- Road excavation works may be noisy, at times.
- We will do our best to manage this noise impact.
Construction related vehicle movements:
- There will be trucks entering and exiting the work site.
Travelling westbound on Somerville Road (between Whitehall and Hyde St) will be closed:
- Closed 9pm, Wednesday 7 February to 5am, Saturday 24 February, including weekends.
- Vehicles will only be able to turn left onto Whitehall Street travelling eastbound on Somerville Road.
- Detours are highlighted in the map overleaf.
Overnight closures for set up/pack up:
- Further restrictions will apply as per overleaf.
Cyclists and Pedestrians:
- These works will not permit the pedestrian crossing that crosses Somerville Road, on the side of northbound travel on Whitehall Street. There will still be access to cross Whitehall Street and cross Somerville Road on the side of southbound travel.
- The on-road bike lane on Somerville Road will be closed in the direction from Whitehall Street to Hyde Street.
- Pedestrians and cyclists can still use the shared user path on either side of Somerville Road.
During these works cyclists are still required to abide to pedestrian crossing regulations.
More information
We appreciate our work can be disruptive and thank you for your understanding. Works may be rescheduled in the event of unexpected impacts.
If you have any questions or would like more information about the project, call us on 1800 105 105, 24 hours a day.
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| Impact | Date *dates subject to change |
|---|---|
| 24/7 construction noise including: – Drilling and excavation. – Concrete reconstruction and reinstatement works. – Work trucks being used on site. Minor vibration may occur during our work. We’ll be closely monitoring vibration at all times | 7–24 February 2024 |
| Night-time lighting to keep our working areas safe and secure. Lighting will be angled away from homes whenever possible while we are working at night. | 7–24 February 2024 |
| Construction vehicle movements in the area, 24/7, including: – Various sized vehicles. – Construction materials transportation | 7–24 February 2024 |
| Closure of westbound travel on Somerville Rd between Whitehall and Hyde St (including weekends). A detour will be in place 24/7 during the period of rectification works. | 7–24 February 2024 |
Overnight closures for set up/pack up as listed below: – No right turn onto Whitehall Street when travelling westbound on Somerville Rd (east of Whitehall St). – Northbound travel on Whitehall St will not be permitted between Hall St and Somerville Rd. Times and dates applicable: – 9pm Wednesday 7 February – 5am Thursday 8 February. – 9pm Friday 23 February – 5am Saturday 24 February | 7 & 3 February 2024 |