As part of the West Gate Tunnel Project, we’re continuing to build new bridges over the Maribyrnong River. These bridges will support the main carriageway and the entry and exit ramps from Mackenzie Road to the new West Gate Tunnel.

When we’ll be working

Intermittently until March 2025.

This section of the river will not be accessible when the closure is in place.

What to expect and when:

As part of construction of the new bridges, there will continue to be intermittent full closures of the Maribyrnong River south of Shepherd Bridge during the day. These closures are required so that we can safely complete:

• Installing the bridge cladding segments
• Painting works
• Barrier rail works
• Gantry/sign installation

We may need to carry out further works requiring intermittent closures later in 2025. We'll be in contact with stakeholders should further closures be required.

If river access is required, please contact the East Zone team at 1800 105 105, or via email at info@wgta.vic.gov.au and they will be able to work with you to help facilitate access, where possible.

If the weather is poor or there are any unexpected events, we may need to reschedule these works.

Thank you

We appreciate our work can be disruptive and we thank you for your patience and understanding as we complete these works. Works may be rescheduled in the event of unexpected impacts. For updates or questions, please call 1800 105 105, email us at info@wgta.vic.gov.au