SUNBURY | MACEDON RANGES
Home » News » West Gate traffic delays

West Gate traffic delays

Drivers in the western suburbs are expected to face delays of up to 30 minutes across the next three weeks, as capacity and safety works occur on freeway connections.

The outbound exit from the West Gate Freeway to the M80 Ring Road (Greensborough-bound) will close between 10pm Tuesday, November 19 and 5am Monday, December 9.

Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and consider using the following detours:

* Taking the earlier exit at Grieve Parade, then using Geelong, Little Boundary and Boundary roads to reach the M80.

* Continuing onto the Princes Freeway and u-turning at Kororoit Creek Road, then back-tracking to reach the M80.

* Continuing onto the Princes Freeway, exiting at Kororoit Creek Road, and using Fitzgerald Road to the M80, or Robinsons Road to reach the Western Freeway.

Overnight works will continue over the coming months, including further freeway, lane and ramp closures affecting connections between the Princes Freeway, West Gate Freeway and M80 Ring Road.

Drivers are encouraged to refer to on-road signage which will have information on closure locations, timings and the recommended detours.

The M80 capacity improvements between the Princes Freeway and Western Freeway includes the addition of a Greensborough-bound lane, the installation of a smart freeway management system and ramp signals.

Real-time traffic conditions: traffic.transport.vic.gov.au and up to date public transport information: ptv.vic.gov.au or in the PTV mobile app.

Digital Editions


  • Wineries open up

    Wineries open up

    Summertime Fling is in full swing across Macedon Ranges wineries. Happening across weekends in the Macedon Ranges in January, wineries across the regions are opening…

More News

  • Crafternoon surprise

    Crafternoon surprise

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 527945 Kids showed off their crafty side during a special under-the-sea-themed arts and craft session at Sunbury Library recently. Star Weekly photographer Ljubica Vrankovic…

  • Australia Day in the park

    Australia Day in the park

    Hume is hosting Australia Day in the Park, a free community event to celebrate community, culture and connection. Hume mayor Carly Moore said the event is for all people to…

  • Have your say on recreation in Hume

    Have your say on recreation in Hume

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 336543 Hume council encourages residents to have their say on its draft active living plan that will shape the future of recreational activities across…

  • Charity needs volunteers

    Charity needs volunteers

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 523235 Big Group Hug (BGH) is calling for new volunteers this year, to help with an influx of donations. BGH volunteer manager Francesca Ligabo…

  • Women’s squad revealed

    Women’s squad revealed

    The Gisborne and District Cricket Association has announced its women’s representative side. The side will face off against other regions, with some of the best players from both competitions to…

  • Roar’s batting on show

    Roar’s batting on show

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 525271 Sunbury produced its highest score in nearly two years as it moved into the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Steve McNamara Shield top four.…

  • Grants open for grassroots multicultural groups

    Grants open for grassroots multicultural groups

    The state government has opened applications for a new $5 million grant program aimed at supporting multicultural and multifaith groups across the state. Known as the Multicultural Capacity Building Program,…

  • Record passenger numbers at Melbourne Airport

    Record passenger numbers at Melbourne Airport

    Melbourne Airport has recorded its busiest month on record, with 3,421,195 passengers travelling via the airport terminals in December. The airport also set a new monthly record for the number…

  • Dementia grants now open

    Dementia grants now open

    Dementia Australia has opened its applications for a new round of Community Engagement grants for up to 12 dementia-friendly community initiatives. Dementia Australia CEO Professor Tanya Buchanan said community groups…

  • Air quality advice

    Air quality advice

    With bushfires burning across the state, Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is providing regular air-quality updates. EPA is monitoring air quality using its stationary and mobile monitoring stations and publishing…