Motorists are about to drive over new lanes on the West Gate Freeway between Williamstown Road and Millers Road as we continue to widen it from 8 to 12 through lanes.
There is no need for drivers to change their journeys. The lanes will still direct you as normal inbound or outbound along the freeway
Shifting lanes and motorists to different sections of the freeway allows us to set up construction sites on the freeway’s existing traffic lanes and rebuild these lanes from the ground up.
Driving along the West Gate Freeway – lane changes (from 27 October to early 2022)
We will be splitting the inbound lanes on the West Gate Freeway just before the Williamstown Road interchange at Spotswood. As you approach the split, the 4 lanes will split into 2x 2 lanes, and will join up again before the West Gate Bridge. There’s no need to change lanes.
If you’re heading west along the freeway from the West Gate Bridge, lanes will begin splitting into 2 x 2 lanes just before the Williamstown Road interchange.
The lanes will join up again before Millers Road, so you just need to stay in your lane.
Spring disruptions
Spring disruption works continue to take place until 18 October 2021. Drivers should note that:
- the Princes Freeway to Geelong Road ramp is closed
- the Grieve Parade city-bound entry ramp to the West Gate Freeway is closed
- only trucks over 10m long will be banned from taking a left turn on the Williamstown Road west-bound freeway exit ramp.
Signed detours will be in place.
We know these construction works are disruptive and appreciate and thank the community for its patience. Keep up to date with these changes by:
- following our social media channels on Facebook and Twitter
- visiting the Victoria's Big Build Disruptions webpage
- contacting us at 1800 105 105 or emailing us at info@wgta.vic.gov.au.