We’re continuing construction between Lyons and Youell streets to complete the new two-way truncated road connecting Lyons Street with the private road at 107–109 Whitehall Street, Footscray.

When we'll be working

From Monday 1 July 2024 until early 2025.

What we’ll be doing

Construction of the new two-way road that connects Lyons Street to the private road at 107-109 Whitehall Street is continuing.

From Monday 1 July 2024, there will be two key steps to complete the construction of works in the area.

1. We will build the road connection between Lyons Street and the private road at 107–109 Whitehall Street, Footscray.

A site area at the east end of the private road through to the east end of Youell Street will be established on Monday 1 July, from 7.30am to carry out the construction of the new two-way road.

This step of construction will take approximately three weeks, with dates subject to weather.

Works will include excavation, asphalting, drainage, road and kerbing construction.

Once construction is complete, the road connection between Lyons Street and the private road at 107–109 Whitehall Street will open to two-way traffic, allowing a new access point to the business precinct.

2. On completion of the new road in mid-July 2024, the work area at the east end of Youell Street will extend further west to continue construction of critical northern tunnel entrance works including the
cul-de-sac at the east end of Youell Street.

This will be incorporated into the new open space which will include wetlands, landscaping, tunnel infrastructure and new shared pedestrian and cycling paths and bridges over the Maribyrnong River.

Road access changes

From Monday 1 July, the connection from the private road at 107–109 Whitehall Street through to the east end of Youell Street will permanently close.

Once the construction for the new connecting road is complete, two-way traffic can access the private road via Lyons Street.

Download the map to see the changes.

From Step two in mid-July, the work area at the east end of Youell Street will extend further west to continue construction of critical works within the northern tunnel entrance including the cul-de-sac at the east end of Youell Street.

This will see the entry gate and driveway at the east end of Youell Street closed until early 2025.

Parking spaces at the east end of Youell Street will be reduced during these works. Surrounding properties and businesses will continue to be updated as these works progress. We want locals to keep enjoying the business precinct.

Please see the included map below for how to get to local traders and various parking options during these works.

This work may be subject to approvals and permits and may change due to site and weather conditions.

Other works in the area

• Building the elevated walking and cycling path along Harris Street and over Whitehall Street continues. The next stage of works will include deck work, pavement upgrades, painting, and the lifting and installing of the large truss across Whitehall Street.
• Ongoing groundwater monitoring which may involve traffic changes for drivers on local roads and occasional nightworks.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation while the works are being delivered.