We’re upgrading the Eastern Freeway with new express lanes, new traffic management technology, Melbourne’s first express busway and a seamless connection to North East Link.
What’s happening Over the coming months, we’re continuing to build new interchanges over the Eastern Freeway at Bulleen and Doncaster roads, and installing beams over the freeway to form the elevated ramps that will connect the Eastern Freeway to the North East Link tunnels. Some of these works will require significant disruptions to the Eastern Freeway and surrounding road network.
Stay up to date with the latest disruptions below.
Elgar Road city-bound entry ramp closure – Wednesday 29 April to mid June
We’ll close the Elgar Road citybound entry ramp from 10pm, Wednesday 29 April to mid June while we work to realign the ramp to its permanent position.
Delays up to 20 minutes are expected . On-road signalling will be in place to guide motorists and commuters through the area.
During this time detour:
northbound via Elgar Road and Doncaster Road southbound via Elgar Road, Belmore Road and Burke Road.
Eastern Freeway Closure – Friday 15 May to Monday 18 May
We’ll close the Eastern Freeway in both directions between Bulleen Road and Tram Road from 10pm, Friday 15 May to 5am, Monday 18 May while crews asphalt new freeway lanes, widen Bulleen Road bridge and build new noise walls between Bulleen and Elgar Road.
Delays up to 60 minutes are expected . On-road signalling will be in place to guide motorists and commuters through the area.
During this closure, the following ramps will be closed to help ease traffic congestion:
Chandler HighwayRingwood-bound entry ramp Middleborough Road citybound entry ramp Blackburn Road citybound entry ramp Springvale Road citybound entry ramp.
We’ll close various right turn movements and bus stops to help ease traffic congestion. There will also be no parking or stopping along Doncaster Road in both directions between Burke Road and Cityview Road to ease traffic congestion.
Winfield Road Closure
We’ll close Winfield Road at Doncaster Road from 10pm, Friday 15 May to 5am, Monday 18 May while crews install drainage in the area.
Detour via Greythorn Road and Leicester Street.
Eastern Freeway city-bound changed traffic conditions
Citybound lanes between Doncaster Road and Bulleen Road have been split into 2 sections under our new concrete structures until late 2026.
Drivers travelling to Bulleen Road must be in the far-left lane to exit to Bulleen Road. To continue to the city, drivers need to be in the remaining three right lanes.
On road line marking and signage will be in place to guide drivers.
Works in Koonung Creek
We’re building temporary crossings over sections of the Koonung Creek for construction vehicles. Until March 2026 , small sections of the creek will be dewatered using a pump system to create a safe, dry working area.
Overnight closures
The Eastern Freeway will be closed overnight at times in 2026 between Hoddle Street and Springvale Road, in one or both directions.
Long term disruptions
Long term speed reductions are in place on the Eastern Freeway until 2028.
There will be progressive closures of open space areas and sections of the Koonung Creek Trail between Tram and Springvale roads.
Overnight lane closures remain in place on the Eastern Freeway.
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