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The Victorian Government is continuing work on the North East Link (NEL) project. As the work progresses, there will be disruptions to the Eastern Freeway and nearby roads. We encourage you to:
From 10 pm Friday 3 July to 5 am Monday 6 July, the Eastern Freeway will be closed in both directions between Bulleen and Springvale Roads.
During closure delays of up to 90 minutes are expected during peak times. We encourage you to plan ahead.
Thompsons Road will be closed in both directions between Bulleen Road and the Thompsons Road Ringwood-bound entry ramp, with detours in place.
Key detours will be in place via Doncaster, Bulleen, Manningham, Tram, Whitehorse and Springvale roads. An additional northern detour will be available via Reynolds and Templestowe roads.
Temporary changes to some bus services and bus stops will be in place during the weekend closure.
For full details, please visit Victoria’s Big Build website.
Not far from Boroondara, the NEL team invites you to find out more about their ‘Mid-Winter Mega Lift 2.0’ at a free BBQ event in Bulleen on Saturday 4 July.
The Mid-Winter Mega Lift 2.0 will see another massive structure lifted into place over the Eastern Freeway, to form part of the ramps connecting it to the new North East Link tunnels
If you have questions or want to learn more about the next stage of works, this event is a great opportunity to chat to the NEL project team and to check out construction progress.
You can find the Bulleen Park and Ride on the other side of the Eastern Freeway, near Bulleen Road.This is a family and pet-friendly event for all ages.
When: Saturday 4 July 2026, 11 am to 2 pm
Where: Bulleen Park and Ride green roof, Thompsons Road, Bulleen
Find out more about the project and how we’re advocating for the best outcomes for the Boroondara community as development progresses on our North East Link page.
