News, Road upgrades, Victoria

Upcoming 2.5-week closure for section of the M80 Ring Road

As part of the West Gate Tunnel Project, a 24/7 closure on the M80 Ring Road to the West Gate Freeway citybound will soon be in place, with big delays expected.

Asphalting works will be completed along this stretch, as crews work to widen the West Gate Freeway from 8 to 12 through lanes.

Once asphalting and other construction activities are complete, drivers will have an extra lane connecting the M80 Ring Road to the West Gate Freeway.

The works will take place from 9pm Friday September 6 until 5am Monday September 23.

Along with asphalting, other construction activities will take place on the ramps.

Works are scheduled to take place at this time due to the warmer weather, allowing for the asphalt to be properly laid down.

Drivers are advised to plan ahead and allow an extra 45 minutes travel time.

During the closure, motorists are advised to:

  • Consider an alternative route to the city or the eastern suburbs to reduce delays.
  • If staying on the M80 Ring Road, motorists will need to exit early at Boundary Road, Little Boundary Road and Grieve Parade.
  • Alternatively, drivers can take a later detour by making a U-turn at Kororoit Creek Road along the Princes Freeway.

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