West Gate Freeway works commence


The Victorian Government is undertaking major works across the West Gate Freeway as the West Gate Tunnel project nears completion. 

Crews will take advantage of Melbourne’s summer weather to asphalt the new freeway and continue construction on the tunnel exit structure, with lane and ramp closures set to occur between the West Gate Bridge and Millers Road from 6 January to 8 March 2025. 

The West Gate Freeway will be reduced to three lanes in both directions between Williamstown Road and Millers Road until mid-February. 

During this same period, there will also be ramp closures in place at the West Gate Freeway outbound exit ramps to Millers Road and Grieve Parade – drivers who usually exit the freeway at Millers Road or Grieve Parade will need to exit early at Williamstown Road. 

From 15 February until 8 March, the West Gate Freeway inbound will be reduced from four lanes to three lanes between Millers Road and Williamstown Road. 

The West Gate Freeway inbound entry ramps on Millers Road and Grieve Parade, along with the Williamstown Road exit ramp will also be closed. 

During this period drivers travelling to the city are advised to use Williamstown Road to get on the freeway and to use the right lane to access the West Gate Bridge as there will be lane closures. 

The summer blitz of work will deliver permanent road barriers, additional signage and smoother roads – along with new inbound express lanes that will run between the M80 Ring Road and the West Gate Bridge, making travel quicker and easier for motorists. 

These works have been planned to take advantage of a quieter period on our roads, however delays of up to 30 minutes are expected, and drivers are advised to plan ahead and allow extra travel time – to learn more visit bigbuild.vic.gov.au. 

The West Gate Tunnel Project will transform travel in Melbourne’s west – delivering a vital alternative to the West Gate Bridge, widening the West Gate Freeway from eight to 12 lanes and taking 9,000 trucks a day off local roads. 

Victorian Minister for Transport Infrastructure, Gabrielle Williams, said, “We thank drivers for their patience as we get on with delivering vital works to open the West Gate Tunnel later this year. 

“The West Gate Tunnel Project will deliver a vital alternative to the West Gate Bridge, providing a much-needed second river crossing when it opens by the end of 2025.”



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