Footscray Road is Now Open! Here is Everything You Need To Know!
Welcome to your complete guide on navigating the road works around The District and getting to the precinct with ease!
Following our ongoing updates, please be advised of some upcoming traffic disruptions to the roads in and around The District. These closures are required to enhance sections of road and pavement, install traffic safety technology and finish tying the extended road into the existing road.
It is important to note that lanes will be open to traffic along Footscray Road during the full length of these closures at all times. During this time, Docklands businesses will continue to remain open with access via Dudley Street and Docklands Drive.
While this closure is happening, there will continue to be traffic management, including signage and controllers to guide traffic through the area.
Long-term lane closures on Footscray Road, between Waterfront Way and Appleton Dock Road on:
- 5 am Monday 4 March to 5 am Saturday 31 August
- This means there will be one lane heading citybound and two lanes heading westbound.
Pearl River Road will be closed in both directions on:
- 5 am Monday 4 March to 5 am Saturday 31 August
No right turn from CityLink inbound exit ramp to Footscray Road westbound
- 5 am Monday 4 March to 5am Saturday 31 August
Please see the detours below:
Pearl River Road
No right turn from CityLink inbound exit ramp to Footscray Road
Footscray Road, long-term lane closures
This work may be subject to approvals and permits and may change due to site and weather conditions.
Remember there may be other disruptions to traffic during this time. For the latest information and to plan ahead, visit bigbuild.vic.gov.au/disruptions
Fear not, there are several ways you can get to The District that don’t involve a car! Click here to check out our getting here page and discover all the different ways you can travel to the precinct including trains, trams, boats, biking and walking!
Thank you for your ongoing patience and understanding and we look forward to welcoming you back to the precinct soon!