A busy autumn of works to widen the Eastern Freeway between Burke Road and Bulleen Road will ramp up on 28 March and there are lane changes drivers should be aware of.
The citybound lanes of the Eastern Freeway between Bulleen Road and Burke Road will be split into 2 sections from 5am, Friday 28 March until June.
The number of lanes will remain the same and all lanes will continue towards the city.
We ask motorists to pay attention to the new line markings and road signs, and to avoid last-minute lane changes.
These freeway changes will allow crews to construct new express lanes, lay asphalt, mark new lines, and install new traffic management technology, sewer lines, and drainage.
Citybound
- Some lanes will be closed as crews set up the lane split in a 3-and-1-lane configuration from 8pm, Thursday 27 March
- This 3-and-1-lane arrangement will be in place for 4 days from 5am, Friday 28 March until 5am, Monday 31 March
- The lane split will move to a 2-by-2-lane configuration from 5am, Monday 31 March and remain in place until June.
In June, the lane separation will be removed and the Eastern Freeway will return to its original configuration, with works continuing behind traffic barriers.
Find out more information about the Eastern Freeway Upgrades.