North East Link and the Eastern Freeway Upgrades are ramping up work this summer ahead of major construction on a new Doncaster Park and Ride next year – another step towards delivering Melbourne’s first dedicated busway.
To create the space needed for these major works, Doncaster Park and Ride will need to close from Sunday 12 January 2025.
This will allow construction to start on a new Ringwood-bound entry ramp to the Eastern Freeway – which will maintain access for freeway users before works steps up on the new Doncaster Road bridge and Park and Ride.
Once the temporary ramp is open, works on the new Doncaster Park and Ride will start in late 2025 – which will feature a dedicated entry and exit ramp, three longer bus platform bays, a new 435-space multi-level car park, lifts, and space for motorcycles and bikes.
Last year the brand new Bulleen Park and Ride opened four years earlier than planned, to provide replacement parking spaces and other travel options while Doncaster Park and Ride is closed for upgrades.
Bulleen Park and Ride is around an 8–10 minute drive from Doncaster Park and Ride via High Street, Manningham Road and Thompsons Road. It includes multi-level parking for 370 cars, additional quick drop-off and pick-up parking bays, bike and pedestrian paths , cycling cages, myki machines and toilets.
Bus services will continue to operate within the Doncaster Park and Ride until 12 January 2025. After 12 January, bus stops will be available on Doncaster Road between High Street and Harcourt Street.
Bus users also have the option to join the network closer to home and explore other bus routes or train lines that will be operational during this period.
We encourage you to check before you travel and plan your journey via the PTV journey planner.
We’ll continue to keep passengers and local residents informed about what can be expected throughout construction as we get ready for the new Eastern Busway and North East Link to open in 2028.
Find out more about the designs for the new Doncaster Park and Ride by visiting the webpage.