The Victorian government has revealed the West Gate Tunnel project is close to completion, with a big summer of works ramping up.
The project, once complete, will take thousands of trucks off local roads later in 2025.
Currently, crews are taking advantage of Melbourne’s summer weather to asphalt the new freeway and continue building the tunnel exit structure. During this period, lane and ramp closures are in place between the West Gate Bridge and Millers Road until March 8.
The West Gate Freeway is also reduced to three lanes in both directions between Williamstown Road and Millers Road until mid-February.
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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.
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.
When complete, Victorian transport and infrastructure minister Gabrielle Williams says it’ll widen the freeway from eight to 12 lanes and take 9,000 trucks a day off local roads.
“We thank drivers for their patience as we get on delivering vital works to open the West Gate Tunnel later this year,” she says.
“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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