Spring Works 2025 on the West Gate Tunnel Project

An update on recent works in August

Following asphalting works around the outbound tunnel exit between Williamstown Road and Millers Road in August, we're moving to the next section of the road to put the final surface on.

To carry out this work, there will be lane and ramps closures on the weekend of Friday 12 September to Sunday 14 September for asphalting works on the outbound express lanes between Williamstown and Millers Road, as well as line marking.

Information to note

From 11.59pm, Friday 12 September to 10.30pm, Sunday 14 September:

  • The West Gate Freeway outbound will be reduced to two lanes 24/7, between Williamstown and Millers Roads
  • Williamstown Road outbound entry ramp to the Freeway will be closed  - enter the freeway from Millers Road or Geelong Road.
  • One lane will be closed on the West Gate Freeway inbound between Williamstown and Millers Road on Sunday.

From 10.30pm, Sunday 14 September to 5am, Monday 15 September:

  • Overnight closure of West Gate Freeway outbound between Williamstown and Millers Roads.

Delays of up to 30 minutes is expected. Drivers are advised to plan before they travel and to note the speed limits.

Dates/timesClosures What drivers need to do

From 11.59pm, Friday 12 September to 10.30pm, Sunday 14 September

  • The West Gate Freeway outbound will be reduced to two lanes 24/7, between Williamstown and Millers Roads
  • Williamstown Road outbound entry ramp to the Freeway will be closed.

To get onto the West Gate Freeway

  • Detour via Melbourne Road, Blackshaws Road and Millers Road or
  • Detour via Williamstown Road, Francis Street and Geelong Road for the Princes Freeway and M80 Ring Road (Greensborough-bound) entry ramps.

From 10.30pm, Sunday 14 September to 5am, Monday 15 September

  • Overnight closure of West Gate Freeway outbound between Williamstown and Millers Roads.

For Millers Road

  • Detour via Williamstown Road and Geelong Road

For M80 Ring Road (Greensborough-bound)

  • Detour via Williamstown Road, Melbourne Road, Blackshaws Road, Millers Road and onto the West Gate Freeway

For Princes Freeway

  • Detour via Williamstown Road, Melbourne Road, Blackshaws Road, Grieve Parade, Geelong Road.

Following the closures, the ramps and lanes will reopen, with the far-left lane providing access to freeway exits. Access to the M80 Ring Road and Princes Freeway will be available from all lanes.

There will continue to be some disruptions as crews will finalise the citybound tunnel entrance and undertake testing works of the Freeway management system.

We would like to thank all drivers and the local community for their patience as we continue completing these works to get the West Gate Tunnels open to the public by end 2025.

Explore your future journeys on the West Gate Tunnel now

As the West Gate Tunnel Project moves closer to completion, a new tool has been launched to help Victorians prepare for future journeys using the new tunnels and road connections.

The ‘Explore Your Journey’ online tool gives motorists a chance to plan and see new journeys on the widened West Gate Freeway, the West Gate Tunnel and new ramps and connections designed for quicker and easier travel.

Check it out at westgatetunnelproject.vic.gov.au/drive

Other works

For an overview of all road and rail disruptions in the west, check before you travel at bigbuild.vic.gov.au/westworks


Disruptions

Plan ahead and stay updated

We acknowledge construction works can be disruptive and thank the community for their patience.

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