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.
Bulleen Road citybound entry ramp closed – Friday 19 June to Wednesday 1 July
We’ll close the Bulleen Road citybound entry ramp from 10pm, Friday 19 June to 5 am, Wednesday 1 July. During this closure crews will install structural beams to build the new elevated ramps that will lead into the North East Link tunnels.
Delays up to 20 minutes are expected . On-road signage will be in place to guide motorists and commuters through the area.
* Detour route available post weekend freeway closure from 5am, Monday 22 June.
During this time detour:
northbound via Eastern Freeway Ringwood-bound, Doncaster Road, Eastern Freeway citybound southbound via Bulleen Road, Doncaster Road, Burke Road.
Eastern Freeway Closure – Friday 3 July to Monday 6 July
We’ll close the Eastern Freeway in both directions between Bulleen Road and Springvale Road from 10pm, Friday 3 July to 5am, Monday 6 July. During this closure, crews will:
lift and install a large structure that forms part of the city-bound exit ramp from the Eastern Freeway to the new North East Link tunnels drill under the freeway to install cables for smart freeway traffic management technology dig trenches to install new drainage across the freeway lay asphalt to build new freeway lanes continue building noise walls. Delays up to 90 minutes are expected.
We encourage motorists to plan ahead during this closure, allow extra time and avoid the area if possible. If you are travelling to the city or airport, consider using alternative arterials, including the Monash Freeway or the M80.
During this closure:
Thompsons Road will be closed in both directions between Bulleen Road and the Bulleen Park and Ride, with detours in place key detours will be in place via Doncaster, Bulleen, Manningham, Tram, Whitehorse and Springvale roads. An additional northern detour will be available via Reynolds and Templestowe roads temporary changes to some bus services and bus stops will be in place we'll implement a range of measures to manage traffic flow and ease congestion on the detour routes, including closing some freeway ramps and banning some right-hand turns.
Bulleen Road citybound exit ramp closed – Friday 3 July to Monday 3 August
We’ll close the Bulleen Road citybound exit ramp from the Eastern Freeway from 10pm, Friday 3 July to 5am, Monday 3 August to continue major works building the future shared path underpass.
Delays of up to 20 minutes are expected during peak travel times.
Detours available via:
Eastern Freeway, Doncaster Road and Bulleen Road. Eastern Freeway via High Street and Manningham Road. Chandler Highway via the Eastern Freeway Ringwood-bound. There will be no impacts to bus routes or pedestrians during the four-week closure of the Bulleen Road citybound exit ramp. A small delay for bus services travelling along Doncaster Road during peak times may be expected.
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.
Ongoing shared path closures
There will be changes to how pedestrians and bike riders travel on the Koonung Creek, Yarra Main, Merri Creek and Yarra River East trails.
Sections of shared path will be closed until 2028 with detours in place.
Please follow all signs and directions from traffic controllers when moving through the area.
Visit the disruptions page for the most up to date information.
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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