News, Road upgrades, Victoria

Melbourne’s Bolte Bridge reopens access for vehicles up to 68.5 tonnes

With strengthening works completed on the Bolte Bridge and West Gate Freeway connection, all lanes are now open to vehicles of up to 68.5 tonnes.

This follow load limits that had been in place while works were carried out.

Vehicles up to 68.5 tonnes can now use all lanes on the overpass in both directions – heading outbound towards Melbourne Airport, and westbound towards Geelong.

However minor night works will continue over the coming week:

October 21-22:

On the West Gate Freeway, the Todd Road exit will be closed outbound overnight from Montague Street from 9pm on Monday October 21 until 5am on Tuesday October 22.

October 22-23:

Bolte Bridge inbound exit ramp onto the West Gate Freeway towards the West Fate Bridge/Geelong will be closed overnight from 9pm on Tuesday October 22 until 5am on Wednesday October 23.

October 25-28:

Multiple lanes will be closed on CityLink outbound (towards airport) between Footscray and Dynon roads from, 10pm Friday October 25 to 5am Monday October 28.

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