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 the surrounding communities.
To safely remove and replace these bridges, there will be significant disruptions to the Eastern Freeway in 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 10pm, Friday 5 September to 5am, Monday 8 September.
Delays of up to 90 minutes are expected and motorists are encouraged to avoid the area.
During this time, various freeway ramps, turning movements on Doncaster Road, on street parking and bus stops at the Doncaster Road Junction will be closed to support traffic flow.
On road signage will be in place to guide motorists and commuters through the area.
Overnight closures
The Eastern Freeway will be closed overnight at times in September between Bulleen and Tram roads, in either 1 or both directions.