What’s new?
Opening by end 2025, the West Gate Tunnel is a new road that provides an alternative to the West Gate Bridge. You'll be able to use it to drive from the west to the city and back again.
The project includes:
- twin tunnels under Yarraville that connect the West Gate Freeway with the city and CityLink
- more lanes on the West Gate Freeway with new freeway entry and exit ramps
- new bridges and connections to exit to CityLink, North Melbourne, Docklands and the northern suburbs.
Key journeys
Here are some of your driving options.
Travelling towards the city
If traveling towards the city, you’ll enter the tunnel from the West Gate Freeway near Williamstown Road.
M80 Ring Road to the city
Princes and West Gate Freeways to CityLink
Princes Freeway to Wurundjeri Way, near Marvel Stadium
Travelling away from the city
If heading away from the city, you’ll enter the tunnel near the Maribyrnong River just south of Footscray Road.
CityLink to Princes Freeway/M80 Ring Road
West Gate Bridge to Princes Freeway/M80 Ring Road via express lanes
Hyde Street to Princes Freeway/M80 Ring Road
Tolls and your trip
You can choose between travelling on roads that are tolled and those that aren’t.
All vehicles will pay tolls when travelling using the motorway's new tunnels, Hyde Street ramps and city connections. Cars, motorcycles and light vehicles can use the upgraded freeway and West Gate Bridge for free.
Heavy vehicles will pay a single total toll when travelling on the upgraded West Gate Freeway, new tunnels and city connections.
Visit the Transurban website for more information, including toll points and toll prices.
Safer journeys thanks to technology
Advanced technology ensures driver safety, with monitored cameras, quick 24/7 incident response, and real-time on-road information for drivers.
Frequently asked questions about the West Gate Tunnel
More FAQsNew options for trucks
Trucks will have a more direct and efficient way to travel to the Port of Melbourne.
‘No truck zones’ will be implemented on 6 major inner west roads.
