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, 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.
Eastern Freeway closure
We’ll close the Eastern Freeway in both directions between Bulleen and Doncaster roads from 10pm, Friday 27 March to 5am, Monday 30 March while crews work to lift and install beams over the freeway lanes.
Delays of up to 60 minutes are expected . On-road signage will be in place to guide motorists and commuters through the area.
Due to the size and scale of this lift, weather conditions and other factors may affect our progress. If we are not able to complete our planned works, they may need to be rescheduled to another weekend. We will notify the community of any changes to our works and you can stay up to date on upcoming disruptions by visiting Victoria's Big Build disruptions map .
During the closure, the following freeway ramps will be closed to help ease traffic congestion:
Chandler Highway Ringwood-bound entry ramp Elgar Road citybound 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 Fortuna Avenue to ease traffic congestion on detour routes.
Visit the disruptions map for the latest information.
Eastern Freeway citybound 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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