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 be continuing to build new interchanges over the Eastern Freeway at Bulleen and Doncaster roads, opening new walking and cycling bridges, as well as installing upgraded noise walls for tougher sound protection. Some of these works will require significant disruptions to the Eastern Freeway, surrounding road network and open space areas.
Stay up to date with the latest disruptions below.
Eastern Freeway weekend closure in February
We’re closing the citybound lanes on the Eastern Freeway between Doncaster and Bulleen roads from 10pm, Friday 6 February to 5am, Monday 9 February to asphalt new freeway lanes and open a new worksite in the centre median of the freeway. There will be no parking or stopping along Doncaster Road citybound between Greythorn and Burke roads.
During this closure, the following freeway ramps will also be closed to help ease traffic congestion:
Doncaster Road citybound entry ramp Elgar Road citybound entry ramp Middleborough Road citybound entry ramp Blackburn Road citybound entry ramp Springvale Road citybound entry ramp.
Right-turn bans will be in place at key intersections on Doncaster Road to help keep traffic moving with motorist advised to use Pettys Lane
Doncaster Road into Elgar Road Doncaster Road into Tram Road
Delays of up to 60 minutes are expected during peak travel time. We encourage motorist to plan ahead, seek alternative routes and allow extra time during this closure.
On road and digital signage will be in place to guide motorists and commuters through the area.
Eastern Freeway citybound changed traffic conditions
Once the Freeway reopens, citybound lanes between Doncaster Road and Bulleen Road will be split into 2 sections under our new concrete structures until late 2026.
All lanes continue towards the city and speeds will be reduced. Please follow speed limit signs and avoid any lane changes.
Bulleen Road citybound exit ramp
We’ll close the Bulleen Road citybound exit ramp from 9pm, Wednesday 4 February to mid March to complete critical 24/7 works, including starting to build a new shared path underpass and building new noise walls. Delays of up to 20 minutes are expected during this closure.
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
Traffic barrier installation will continue over the coming months between Hoddle Street and Burke Road.
Long term speed reductions 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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