Road Work Exclusion Zones

Wurundjeri Way and Dudley Street will be closed to traffic from Friday 6th October until Saturday 2nd December to allow the West Gate Tunnel Project to commence construction of a brand-new bridge and elevated roadway. 

What is happening?

During this time, Wurundjeri Way will be closed to all traffic in both directions between Bourke Street and Dudley Street. 

Dudley Street will be closed to all traffic in both directions between Spencer Street and Footscray Road. 

At the same time, Metro Tunnel works will close eastbound lanes on La Trobe Street between Elizabeth Street and Swanston Street, while sewer main works will also create disruptions to lanes on Elizabeth Street between Little LaTrobe and LaTrobe Streets. 

This will put pressure on our road and public transport networks, particularly in and around the CBD.

What are we doing? 

During this time of disruption, we are asking the transport industry and partners to adhere to a road works exclusion zone that takes in key arterials across Melbourne (see map & list). 

This exclusion zone is designed to help the community navigate the expected busy conditions.

An exclusion zone means that arterial roads will flow more freely, resulting in less incidents and minimising delays. 

The exclusion zone is designed specifically to reduce the impacts of these disruptions on the community.

What works will be impacted? 

We are asking for all works that will impact, or close, trafficable lanes to be postponed during this period.

Works that don’t impact the road network (like footpath repairs or landscaping) can continue, although we’re asking that you inform us of the location and time they are happening to help us better manage the network.

Some exceptions may be possible; for example, for safety issues, or if scheduled works are to take place between 9pm & 5am we will work through on a case by-case basis to analyse the potential impacts.
 
We understand that emergencies can’t be planned for. However, we are asking partners to use our escalation process to inform us of location, time and impact when they do happen.

By having oversight of these emergencies, we may be able to intervene to reduce the impact to traffic by adjusting traffic signals, displaying electronic messaging or by providing incident response or traffic management advice. 

How do you help?

Please follow normal procedures when submitting your MOA's (Memorandum of Authorisation) – you’ll find instructions on the portal with details of the exclusion zone and the times and dates to avoid work. 

If you already have an approved MOA within the exclusion zone, someone from the Department of Transport and Planning will be in touch directly with you.

Escalate any emergency or utility works in your area of authority to the Transport Operations Centre on 13 11 70

View a larger version of the Exclusion Zone map

Wurundjeri Way / Dudley Street Closure

Key Arterials subject to roadwork exclusion

Priority 1 Arterials are critical to the operation and resilience of the transport network during this disruption. MOA requests will only be eligible for approval for night works (9pm – 5am) and granted on a case-by-case basis

Priority 2 Arterials are important routes for the operation of the transport network during this disruption. MOA requests will only be eligible for approval for night and inter-peak works (9:30am – 3:30pm). Approvals granted on the provision work is not undertaken outside of nominated hours.

Priority 1 (P1)

• Entirety of Docklands precinct
• King St from Victoria St to Flinders St both directions
• Kings Way from Queens Road to Flinders St
• Flinders St from West Gate Freeway to King St both directions
• Flinders Street from Spring Street to Wurundjeri Way
• Peel St between Haymarket roundabout and Victoria St both directions
• Elizabeth St between Haymarket roundabout and Victoria St both directions
• Elizabeth St between LaTrobe St and Victoria St both directions
• Spencer Street from Clarendon Street to Dynon Road
• Harbour Esplanade from Collins Street to Footscray Road
• Victoria St between King St and Exhibition St both directions
• William St between Peel St and Flinders St both directions
• Lonsdale St between William St and Russell eastbound
• LaTrobe St between Russell St and Elizabeth St 
• Queens Road from Dandenong Road to Kings Way
• Kings Way from Queens Road to King Street
• St Kilda Road from Domain Road to Flinders Street
• Victoria Parade from Hoddle Street to Nicholson Street
• Footscray Rd on the approach to Dudley St / Harbour Esplanade
• Dynon Rd / Spencer St from Citylink to Flinders St both directions
• Dudley St / Peel St between Spencer St and Victoria St both directions
• Dudley St / Peel St between Spencer St and Victoria St both directions
• Flemington Rd between Citylink and Haymarket roundabout both directions
• Citylink inbound offramp and Dynon Rd exit
• Citylink inbound offramp and Footscray Rd exit
• Footscray Rd on the inbound approach to the Citylink interchange
• Dynon Rd on the inbound approach to the Citylink interchange
• Racecourse Rd on the eastbound approach to Flemington Rd intersection
• Lorimer St at the Montague St approach 
• Elliot Avenue between Flemington Rd and Royal Pde both directions
• Royal Pde between Haymarket roundabout and Elliot Ave
• Montague St between City Road and Clarendon St
  
   

Priority 2 (P2)

• Swanston Street from Flinders Street to Victoria Street
• Russell Street from Flinders Street to Victoria Street
• Exhibition Street from Flinders Street to Victoria Street
• LaTrobe Street from King Street to Harbour Esplanade
• Collins Street from King Street to Harbour Esplanade
• Dudley Street from Peel Street to Wurundjeri Way
• Victoria Street from Nicholson Street to Errol Street
• Victoria Street from Curzon Street to Dryburgh Street
• Royal Parade from Brunswick Road to the Haymarket Roundabout
• Macarthur Road from Royal Parade to Elliott Avenue
• Smithfield Road from Flemington Road to Ballarat Road
• Clarendon Street from Albert Road to Spencer Street
• Power Street from Sturt Street to Queensbridge Street
• City Road from Batman Avenue to Clarendon Street
• Ballarat Road from Smithfield Road to Geelong Road
• Moore Street from Ballarat Road to Hopkins Street
• Dynon Road from Dryburgh Street to Hopkins Street
• Hopkins Street from Dynon Road to Moore Street
• Dock Link Road from Dynon Road to Footscray Road 
• Footscray Road from Wurundjeri Way to Moreland Street
• Moreland Street from Footscray Road to Whitehall Street
• Napier Street from Moreland Street to Hyde Street
• Hyde Street from Napier Street to Douglas Parade
• Whitehall Street from Hopkins Street to Francis Street
• Francis Street from Whitehall Street to Williamstown Road
• Williamstown Road from Geelong Street to the West Gate Freeway
• Somerville Road from Whitehall St to Geelong Road
• Melbourne Road from Blackshaws Road to the West Gate Freeway
• Blackshaws Road from Millers Road to Melbourne Road
• Olympic Boulevard from Hoddle Street to Batman Avenue
• Wellington Parade from Hoddle Street to Flinders Street