Road Network Updates
Port of Melbourne will deliver a $21 million roads program over a five year period improving road user experience and increasing safety throughout each of the Port precincts.
Following an extensive road audit in 2023 design development and delivery of improvement works will be rolled out in packages over a five-year period, through to FY29.
Road safety is a key focus area for Port of Melbourne and these works aim to ensure our roads are safe and accessible for both passenger and heavy vehicle use.
If you would like to subscribe to regular updates on our roads program, please email community.relations@portofmelbourne.com
The following works are scheduled to be delivered throughout 2025:
| Location | Scheduled dates are subject to change |
| Swanson Dock Anderson Road Mackenzie Road Appleton Dock & Coode Road intersection (see below) | Works commencing Monday 6 January 2025 following the construction shutdown period. Works are expected to be completed in May 2025. |
What to expect
Tenants and road users will see Bild Group personnel undertaking works during this period.
Works will be scheduled during standard construction hours, Monday to Friday between 07:30am and 5:30pm and Saturdays if required between 07:30am and 4:00pm. No works will be undertaken on Sundays.
Traffic management will include reduced lanes while road pavement and drainage rehabilitation are undertaken at Anderson and Mackenzie Roads.
While access will be retained throughout the works program, short delays are possible at peak times.
Appleton Dock & Coode Road intersection
Works are scheduled to be undertaken from Monday 3 February to Friday 7 February 2025 to implement a green arrow signal to improve traffic flow and safety.
What to expect:
- Throughout this period, works will be undertaken between 07:30am and 4:00pm
- Traffic control will be on site while works are underway
- The left turning slip lane from Coode Road onto Appleton Dock Road will be closed for the duration
- A detour will be possible via U-turn further along Appleton Dock Road
Relevant overnight commissioning will be scheduled following the works program.
| Location | Scheduled dates are subject to change |
| Swanson Dock Precinct Port roads | Information will be provided prior to works commencing. Currently planned for March and are expected to be complete in April 2025 |
What to expect
Traffic management will be in place during standard construction hours. These works will include a speed limit reduction to 40km/h, new signage and safety barrier installation.
More information will be available in advance of works commencing.
| Location | Scheduled dates are subject to change |
Swanson Dock Mackenzie Road Appleton Dock Road Intermodal Way & Dock Link Road Webb Dock Perc White Access Road Empress Road Williamstown Douglas Parade Bike Path Bridge South Wharf South Wharf 30 & 31 | Works are currently being planned for Q3 and Q4 2025. Significant planning is underway. |
What to expect
Port of Melbourne will keep stakeholders up to date while planning is underway and throughout the delivery schedule.