As part of North East Link and Eastern Freeway Upgrades, we’re building Melbourne’s first dedicated high-speed busway.
To get ready for the new Eastern Busway to open in 2028, from 2025 we’re connecting Doncaster Park & Ride to new bus lanes being built along an upgraded Eastern Freeway with:
- an express connection to the Eastern Busway under Doncaster Road
- three new bus platforms for more space for express and local bus service
- a new passenger services building with ticket office, ticket facilities, toilets and waiting area
- improved walking and cycling connections to Koonung Creek Trail, Doncaster Road and local streets
- secure Parkiteer bicycle parking for 25+ bicycles and an additional 25+ bicycle hoops
- a new Drop and Go zone
- a multi-level car park with 435 parking spaces, lifts and stairs
- a 530m2 landscaped forecourt, new trees and plants.
The brand new Bulleen Park & Ride opened in April 2023 - 4 years ahead of schedule - to ensure locals had access to buses while we build the new-look Doncaster Park & Ride.
Across these 2 new Park & Rides, we’ll double the number of parking spaces for bus passengers, provide drop and go bays, new secure bicycle parking and new and upgraded walking and cycling paths – making it safer and easier to connect to the new Eastern Busway.
Before major construction to build the new-look Doncaster Park & Ride got underway, an Urban Design and Landscape Plan (UDLP) was exhibited for community feedback in September 2024.
Changes to local road access
Upgrades to Doncaster Park & Ride include improved access for cars and buses, with a new car park exit and Drop and Go Zone on Hender Street. This will keep cars away from the bus platform area and improve traffic flow along Doncaster Road.
A new set of traffic lights on Doncaster Road at Hender Street will be installed for cars needing to use the car park exit and drop and go zone. One-way local road access at the corner of Hender Street and Finlayson Street will keep this traffic off local roads nearby.
More information is available in the Changes to local roads access near Doncaster Park & Ride fact sheet.