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
New walking and cycling bridges are being installed at Estelle Street, Bulleen and Heyington Avenue, Mont Albert North to improve walking and cycling connections for surrounding communities.
To safely remove and replace these bridges, there will be significant disruptions to the Eastern Freeway in August and September 2025.
New, wider and safer walking and cycling bridges will open to the public in late 2025. While the freeway is closed, we will also complete works on the Doncaster Road interchange, including building foundations, drainage and installing smart on-road technology.
Eastern Freeway weekend closure
The Eastern Freeway will be closed in both directions between Doncaster and Tram roads from the night of Friday 5 September to the morning of Monday 8 September.
Delays of up to 90 minutes are expected and motorists are encouraged to avoid the area.
Overnight closures
The Eastern Freeway will be closed overnight at times in August and September between Bulleen and Tram roads, in either one or both directions.
Impacts on public transport
During the freeway closures, bus routes 906 and 907 will be impacted.
Route 906 service will be diverted along the primary traffic detour route.
For Route 907 service, the bus stop on the Doncaster Road citybound entry ramp will be closed and passengers will be relocated to the Hender Street/Doncaster Road bus stop.
Plan your journey
We encourage motorists to allow extra travel time, seek alternative travel routes and follow detour signs.
For freeway closure dates and detour information visit the Eastern Freeway Upgrades on the disruptions map.
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