Major tram lines and road disruptions are hitting Melbourne this spring as infrastructure upgrades continue.
Spring travellers across Melbourne will need to plan ahead as multiple major tram line networks undergo significant works.
Infrastructure improvements are causing widespread disruptions as the Victorian government pushes forward with network upgrades. Commuters using the Werribee, Williamstown, Sunbury, Hurstbridge, Cranbourne and Pakenham lines will all experience service interruptions over the coming months.
Route 19, 57 and 59 trams will see major service changes for three weeks in October, while several train lines face extended disruptions throughout September, October and November.
Disruptions to major tram lines – Melbourne
- Route 19, 57 and 59 trams: 6 to 26 October
- Werribee and Williamstown lines: 20 to 24 September
- Sunbury Line: 8 to 11 September and 20 to 24 September
- Hurstbridge Line: 1 to 30 October
- Cranbourne and Pakenham lines: 29 August to 6 September, 8 to 11 September and 10 to 23 October
- Gippsland Line: 29 August to 5 September and 10 to 23 October
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Road users won’t escape the chaos either. West Gate Freeway through Spotswood will see ongoing works from August to November, while the Tullamarine Freeway faces disruptions until mid-December. Eastern suburbs commuters will deal with Eastern Freeway closures in both September and November.
Northern Melbourne gets hit with M80 Ring Road works in Watsonia North and Greensborough Bypass disruptions, both scheduled for 19 to 22 September. Meanwhile, the south east faces multiple road projects including Princes Freeway works in Berwick running through to December.
Regional travellers using the Gippsland Line will need alternative transport during the August-September and October closure periods. These disruptions align with broader network maintenance occurring across Victoria’s transport system.
Planning ahead becomes crucial during this period of intensive infrastructure work. Melbourne commuters should check disruption maps before travelling and allow extra time for journeys. Public transport users may need to utilise replacement buses or alternative routes during closure periods.
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