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                    Road closures

                    Construction equipment on a road, with safety barriers and signage for road closure and detours
                    Roads in the City of Melbourne may be closed for many reasons including major events, roadworks, building work or filming. Below is a list of road closures that may impact travel times in the city.

                    ​​​​​​​​​​We ensure to keep this information as accurate as possible, but please use it as a guide only, as sometimes roads will close at short notice due to an emergency and might not be included.

                    For real-time updates about traffic conditions, please visit VicTraffic. For information about public transport, check the PTV website or download the PTV mobile app. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

                    ​Temporary road closures

                    StreetDatesDetailsPurpose
                    Flinders Street long-term closureSeptember 2019 to August 2024Flinders Street at Degraves Street. Full eastbound closure between Elizabeth Street and Swanston Street. Visit Big Build for more information.Metro Tunnel Project
                    Elizabeth StreetFebruary 2023 to July 2024Sections of the northbound lanes on Elizabeth Street between Lonsdale and Victoria Streets will be closed. Daytime and night time works. Visit Greater Western Water for more information.Sewer main renewal
                    La Trobe Street long-term closureSeptember 2023 for up to 12 monthsLa Trobe Street full eastbound closure between Elizabeth and Swanston streets. Visit Big Build for more information.Metro Tunnel Project
                    Franklin Street, Queen and Peel streets3 October 2023 to April 2024Franklin Street, Queen Street and Peel Street. There will be some temporary traffic and parking impacts. Local traffic and pedestrian access will be maintained at all times with traffic control in place to safely guide vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians.Power utility works
                    A'Beckett Street long-term closureJune 2017 to end 2024A'Beckett Street is closed between Swanston Street and Stewart Street. Long-term closure. Visit Big Build for more information.Metro Tunnel Project
                    Franklin Street long-term closure16 January to mid-2024Full and partial road closures on Franklin Street between Swanston Street and Elizabeth Street. 24 hours. Monday to Saturday. Visit Big Build for more information.Metro Tunnel Project
                    Victoria Street 28 January to 30 June 2024Full westbound road closure between Peel Street and Capel Street. 7pm to 6am Weeknights, Saturdays & Sundays.Victoria Street water works
                    Macaulay Road and Barnett Street, Kensington7 March to 30 April 2024Macaulay Road partial southern footpath closure and partial westbound carriageway closure between Eastwood Street and Bent Street. Barnett St full north and southbound carriageway closure between Macaulay Road and Robertson St. Monday till Saturday, Night works: 10pm - 4am (27/02/2024 - 07/03/2024, 14/03/2024 - 14/04/2024). Macaulay Road partial eastbound carriageway and full northern footpath closure between Bent St and Albermarle St. 9am to 3pm weekdays, 8am to 3pm Sat (30/03/2024 - 30/04/2024). Utility works
                    Exhibition Street4 March to 17 May 2024Full and partial closures between Little Bourke Street and Lonsdale Street. Visit Exhibition Street Theatre Precinct streetscape improvements for more information. City of Melbourne Project
                    Grattan Street, Parkville 26 February to 24 May 2024 Partial eastbound and westbound carriageway closures on Grattan Street between Bouverie Street and Rathdowne Street, Carlton. 7am to 4pm (aftercare 4pm to 7am). Visit New bike lanes for more information. Grattan Street Bike Lane Upgrade
                    Little La Trobe Street long-term closureTuesday 19 March until the end of September 2024Road closure of Little La Trobe Street between Elizabeth and Swanston streets. 24 hours. During the works, motorist access to and from Little La Trobe Street and Literature Lane will be maintained via Elizabeth Street. Local vehicle access to businesses and residential buildings will be maintained at all times under traffic control. Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times. Visit Big Build for more information. Metro Tunnel Project
                    Stubbs Street, Kensington12 March to 2 June 2024Stubbs Street full carriageway closure with shuttle flow between Parsons Street and Smith Street, Kensington. 7am to 5pm.Power utility works
                    Chelmsford Street30 March to 30 April 2024Chelmsford Street full carriageway closure between Eastwood Street and Elizabeth Street. 9am to 4.30pm weekdays, 8am to 3pm Sat.Utility works
                    Leicester Street1 April to 30 April 2024Leicester Street full southbound carriageway closure between Queensberry Street and Pelham Street Carlton. Weekdays 9.30am to 3.30pm, Saturday 8am to 3pm.Utility works
                    Various CBD locations including Swanston Street and St Kilda RoadThursday 25 April 2024For a full list of road closures and tow away zones, please see ANZAC Day road closures. ANZAC Day 2024
                    Dryburgh St, Brougham St, and Abbotsford St, North Melbourne17 April, 24 April and 1 May 2024Full westbound carriageway Closure on Dryburgh St. Full carriageway closure on Brougham St. Full northern carriageway closure on Abbotsford Street. Multiple Wednesdays. 7am to 7pm.Utility works
                    Kavanagh Street, Southbank28 February to 8 May 2024Full Southbound Carriageway Closure on Kavanagh Street between Southbank Boulevard and Power Street. Weekdays 7am to 7pm and Saturdays 8am to 3pm. Utility works
                    Drummond Street17 April to 31 May 2024Drummond Street full southbound carriageway closure between Faraday Street and Elgin Street. 7am to 4pm.Streetscape improvement works
                    Turner Street, Port Melbourne6 May to to 10 May 2024Turner Street full westbound carriageway closure between Salmon Street and Douglas Street. 7am to 5pm. Building and construction works
                    William Street and Flinders Lane13 April to 5 May 2024William Street full southbound carriageway and eastern footpath closure between Flinders Lane and Collins Street, Flinders Lane full eastbound carriageway and northern footpath closure between Market Street and William Street. Saturday 8am to 3pm, Sunday 10am to 5pm.Building and construction works

                    ​Regular road closures – map

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                    Regular road closures – list

                    ​Location or street name
                    		​Days and times of closure
                    ​ACDC Lane
                    		​Monday to Sunday: 11am to 11.30pm
                    ​​Alfred Place
                    		​Monday to Sunday: 11am to 11pm
                    ​​Aquitania Way (New Quay Promenade)
                    		Monday to Sunday: 24 hours
                    ​Bank Place
                    		​Monday to Friday: 9am to 3.15pm and 5pm to 11pm
                    ​​Bligh PlaceMonday to Sunday: 7am to midnight
                    ​​Block PlaceMonday to Sunday: 7.30am to midnight
                    ​​Brights Place (at Little Lonsdale Street)Monday to Sunday: 24 hours
                    ​​Bullens LaneMonday to Sunday: 3pm to 7.30am
                    ​​The CausewayMonday to Sunday: 8am to midnight
                    ​​Centre Place
                    		Monday to Sunday: 8am to 7pm
                    ​​Church Lane
                    		Monday to Sunday: 10.15am to 11.45pm
                    ​​Cumberland Street (Victoria Harbour)
                    		Monday to Sunday: 24 hours
                    ​​Degraves Street (Flinders Lane to Degraves Place)Monday to Sunday: 24 hours
                    ​​Doepel Way (New Quay Promenade)Monday to Sunday: 24 hours
                    ​​Driver Lane
                    		Monday to Sunday: 7am to 10pm
                    ​Duckboard Place
                    		​​Monday to Sunday: 11am to 11.30pm
                    ​​Enterprize WayMonday to Sunday: 24 hours
                    ​​Equitable PlaceMonday to Thursday: 7am to 5pm
                    Friday to Sunday: 7am to 10pm
                    ​​Fulham PlaceMonday to Saturday: 11am to 4pm
                    ​​Goldsborough LaneMonday to Sunday: 24 hours
                    ​​Harbour Esplanade (New Quay Promenade, Victoria Harbour and centre median)Monday to Sunday: 24 hours
                    ​​Hardware Lane (section between Bourke Street and a point 28m south of Lonsdale Street)Monday to Sunday: 11am to 11pm
                    ​Hardware Lane (section between Lonsdale Street and a point 28m south of Lonsdale Street)
                    		​Monday to Sunday: 11am to 3pm and 4pm to 11pm
                    ​Heffernan Lane
                    		​Friday to Saturday: 10.30am to 11.30pm
                    ​​Howey PlaceMonday to Sunday: 10am to 4pm
                    ​​Little Collins StreetMonday to Friday: midday to 2pm
                    ​​Manchester LaneMonday to Friday: 11am to midnight
                    ​​McKillop StreetMonday to Friday: 11am to 3pm
                    ​​MCG - intermittent closures to the following streets:
                    • Wellington Parade / Berry Street
                    • Wellington Parade / Vale Street 
                    • Vale Street / Yarra Park Gate 4
                    • Wellington Parade / Simpson Street
                    • Wellington Parade South / Agnes Street
                    • Charles Street / Jolimont Street
                    • Brunton Avenue
                    • Jolimont Street / Jolimont Terrace

                    Closures are generally made from two hours before an event, and removed two hours afterwards.

                    For more details, please check the MCG road closures information. 




                    ​​Merchant Street (Victoria Harbour)Monday to Sunday: 24 hours
                    ​​Meyers Place (section between a point 34m south of Bourke Street and a point 22m north of Little Collins Street)        
                    		Monday to Sunday: 24 hours
                    ​​Palmyra WayMonday to Sunday: 24 hours​
                    ​​Pearl River Road (New Quay Promenade)Monday to Sunday: 24 hours
                    ​​Princess Theatre (Spring Street)Event days 6.30pm (half closure)
                    Event days 7.30pm (full closure)
                    Saturday (event days) 12.30pm (half closure)
                    Saturday (event days) 2.30pm (full closure)
                    Saturday (event days) 5pm (half closure)
                    ​Raffa Place (mid-block)​Monday to Sunday: 7am to 4pm
                    ​​Rakaia Way (Docklands)Monday to Sunday: 24 hours
                    ​​Rutledge Lane (south leg to Hosier Lane)Monday to Friday: 7.30am to 5pm
                    Saturday to Sunday: 8am to 5pm
                    ​​Scott AlleyMonday to Sunday: 10am to 7pm
                    ​​Southbank Promenade (at Southgate Avenue)
                    		Monday to Sunday: 7am to midnight
                    ​​St Mangos Lane (Docklands)Monday to Sunday: 24 hours
                    ​​University StreetMonday to Friday: midday to 2pm
                    Monday to Friday: 5pm to 7am
                    Saturday to Sunday: midday to 7am

                    Victorian Government road closures

                    ​For changes to roads and other transport due to Metro Tunnel works, visit Metro Tunnel disruptions.

                    For train and road disruptions coming up across Victoria, visit Disruptions - Victoria's Big Build.​

                    For road and traffic information including road works, emergency road closures and traffic alerts across Victoria, visit VicRoads.​​​

                    Other closures

                    Various temporary road closures are also implemented on roads surrounding the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Docklands Stadium on event days.

                    For all works, road closures and events happening around the Melbourne Arts Precinct, please visit MAPCO’s website or email mapt@development.vic.gov.au. ​

                    For all works, road closures and events happening around Marvel Stadium call (03) 8625 7700 or email information@marvelstadium.com.au. For more information visit Marvel Stadium. 

                    For all works, road closures and events happening around Melbourne Cricket Ground call the Security Control Room on (03) 9657 8881 or email security@mcc.org.au. For more information visit Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). 

                    For all works, road closures and events happening around the Melbourne Park, Hisense Arena and Rod Laver area call (03) 9286 1600. For more information visit Melbourne Park, John Cain Arena and Rod Laver Arena.

                    Intermittent road closures are implemented in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act.

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