Current and upcoming works
We’ve installed temporary concrete barriers on Watson Street and the Hume Freeway so we can safely build the new ramps away from traffic. This helps to keep the community and our workers safe.
Ramp works begin
We’ve started building the new south‑facing ramps.
Over the next few months, we will remove topsoil, begin major earthworks, excavate to install drainage and continue relocating underground services.
These works will continue through to late May as construction of the new ramps progresses.
Watson Street footpath closure
The footpath along Watson Street, between McCarthy Court and Wallara Waters, will remain closed until mid 2026 while works around the bridge are underway.
We’ve laid temporary pavement on the north side of Watson Street, either side of the bridge, to allow traffic lanes to shift slightly and remain open in both directions while the new ramps are built.
Because space on the bridge is limited during this stage of works, the footpath remains closed to keep pedestrians safe while construction continues.
To help pedestrians safely cross the Watson Street bridge, we’re running a free community shuttle bus between Wallan train station, the entrance to Wallara Waters and Wallan town centre. This service runs from 6am to 10pm, 7 days a week.
We’re also running a dedicated school shuttle service before and after school. This helps students who usually walk to school across the bridge to travel safely through the area. You’ll see signage and shuttle information installed around the area.
Read more on the Shuttle bus page