North East Link

North East Link will finally fix the missing link in Melbourne’s freeway network. It will slash travel times between the M80 Ring Road and the Eastern Freeway by up to 35 minutes, take 15,000 trucks off local roads a day, and give local roads back to local communities.

The project will deliver a massive upgrade to the Eastern Freeway, Melbourne’s first dedicated busway and more than 25 km of new and upgraded walking and cycling paths.

This year, CPB Contractors will be moving around 100 above and underground services out of the way of North East Link, as part of the early works. Power, water, gas, sewer and telecommunication services need to be moved to make way for major construction to start from 2021.

While disruptions to get this massive project built are unavoidable, we know that through careful planning and consultation with communities we can manage this well. There will be some disruptions for roads and streets in and around the project area. We are committed to providing you with enough notice so that you can plan your journey and allow for extra travel time if needed.

Up to date information on travel disruptions can be found at northeastlink.vic.gov.au.

While early works are happening, teams of some of the world’s best and biggest builders are preparing bids to design the entire project and build the North East Link tunnels. The preferred team, design and construction timelines will be known later this year. Early works are expected to be finished by early 2021, ready for major works to start soon after.

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