This spring, the West Gate Tunnel Project will be completing key works on the M80 Ring Road as part of widening the West Gate Freeway from 8 to 12 through lanes.
From 9pm Friday 6 September until 5am Monday 23 September 2024, there will be a 24/7 closure on the M80 Ring Road to the West Gate Freeway citybound.
During this closure, we will be completing asphalting and other construction activities on the ramps.
Works are scheduled to take place at this time due to the warmer weather, allowing for the asphalt to be properly laid down.
These works are a part of widening the West Gate Freeway from 8 to 12 through lanes
When construction is complete, an extra lane connecting the M80 Ring Road to the West Gate Freeway citybound will be available to drivers.
Plan ahead
Drivers are advised to allow an extra 45 minutes travel time, as significant delays are expected during this two-week closure.
During the closure:
- Consider an alternative route to the city or the eastern suburbs to reduce delays
- If staying the M80 Ring Road, motorists will need to exit early at Boundary Road, Little Boundary Road and Grieve Parade.
- Alternatively, drivers can take a later detour by making a U-turn at Kororoit Creek Road along the Princes Freeway.
Please visit Victoria's Big Build Disruption map for the most up to date information on dates and detours.