August 2026
Opening ahead of schedule!
We’re on track to finish major works on the Clyde Road Upgrade in October, 7 months ahead of schedule.
We’ve widened the Clyde Road overpass from 6 to 10 lanes, and upgraded the Sir Gustav Nossal Boulevard and Kangan Drive intersections to reduce congestion, and make it safer and easier to access the Princes Freeway.
Once complete, the project will improve traffic flow through the busy Clyde Road and Princes Freeway interchange, while also supporting future population growth, and improving access to local schools, businesses and health facilities.
The upgrade will help reduce congestion, improve travel times and create safer, more reliable journeys for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians in Melbourne’s growing south east.
Finishing works will continue until the end of 2026, including final landscaping and lighting.
What's been happening
The last few months saw plenty of activity on site as our crews continued work to widen the Clyde Road overpass, marking several important milestones for the project.
The team poured over 465 cubic metres of concrete across the new bridge deck, connecting the existing structure to the 4 newly constructed lanes. As you drive on the Clyde Road overpass, keep an eye out for the more than 160 metres of newly installed anti-throw screens along both sides of the overpass. These safety screens are made from steel and are up to 3 metres high.
The panels have been arranged in an array of bright colours, including shades of purple and blue.
These screens help to:
- prevent objects from falling or being thrown from the road above
- assist with pedestrian safety when crossing the bridge
- protects drivers as they travel on the Princes Freeway below.
Further along Clyde Road, our crews worked behind barriers to lay asphalt on the new northbound lanes between the overpass and Enterprise Avenue.
Upgraded Clyde Road overpass ramps now open
We've completed works to upgrade both the Princes Freeway citybound entry ramp and the Princes Freeway Warragul-bound exit ramp at Clyde Road. We’ve built new lanes, installed new drainage, relocated services, and laid asphalt on both ramps.
While these ramps are now open, access is currently restricted to leftin and left-out movements until major works are complete in October.
What’s coming up?
We've entered the final stage of major construction, with works focused on building the new centre median along Clyde Road, in preparation for the final layer of asphalt to be placed.
So we can complete these works safely and efficiently, Clyde Road continues to operate with 1 lane in each direction. Traffic will be moved to either side of the road in stages as new work areas are established within the centre median.
Until October, access to and from the Princes Freeway ramps at Clyde Road will be restricted to left-in, left-out movements only. Overnight closures of Clyde Road and the Princes Freeway will also be required throughout August to safely install barriers and complete key construction activities. Signed detours will be in place to help keep traffic moving.
View the latest information on traffic changes and disruptions.
