Major Disruptions on Eastern Freeway and Bulleen Road This Good Friday

Good Friday Travel Overview

As Melbourne enters the Easter long weekend on Friday, 10 April 2026, commuters and holidaymakers should prepare for significant changes to the transport network. While traffic volumes are expected to be lighter than a typical Friday morning, major infrastructure projects are taking advantage of the holiday period to conduct intensive works. Most notably, public transport across the entire state is free for the month of April, meaning passengers do not need to touch on or off with their Myki, though services will operate on a Sunday timetable today.

Major Roadworks and Arterial Closures

Several major road projects will impact travel times today, particularly in the eastern and northern suburbs. Motorists are advised to plan for the following disruptions:

• Eastern Freeway & Springvale Road: The Springvale Road citybound entry ramp to the Eastern Freeway is now closed. This closure began earlier this week and is scheduled to remain in place until late April. Drivers should detour via the Blackburn Road citybound entry ramp instead.
• Bulleen Road: Significant 24/7 lane closures are in effect on Bulleen Road between Bridge Street and Manningham Road. Southbound lanes are closed to facilitate critical drainage works for the North East Link project. Expect delays of at least 15 minutes in this area.
• Northern Highway (Wallan): Starting today, Friday 10 April, a new traffic layout is being implemented. Southbound drivers on the Northern Highway/High Street will be unable to turn right onto Watson Street. Dedicated work areas have been set up, and reduced speed limits are in effect.
• CBD Closures: In the city center, eastbound lanes on Lonsdale Street remain closed between Spencer Street and Merriman Street. Additionally, Little Bourke Street is closed to through traffic between King Street and Spencer Street for stormwater drainage and streetscape upgrades.

Public Transport Alerts

Metropolitan trains, trams, and buses will operate on a Sunday timetable today due to the Good Friday public holiday. Commuters should check their specific line schedules as frequency will be reduced compared to a standard weekday. Key alerts include:

• Werribee and Williamstown Lines: While trains will run for most of the day, buses will replace trains between North Melbourne, Werribee, and Williamstown starting from 8:30 pm tonight. This disruption will continue through the weekend.
• Free Travel: A reminder that all travel on Melbourne's trains, trams, and buses is free today. Myki gates will remain open, and no fares will be deducted for those who do tap on.
• V/Line Services: Regional trains will also operate on a Sunday timetable. Passengers heading toward regional holiday destinations should expect busy services and are encouraged to book in advance where reservations are required.

For those driving out of the city for the long weekend, peak congestion is expected on the West Gate Freeway and the Monash Freeway throughout the late morning. Authorities recommend leaving early or after the midday peak to avoid the heaviest holiday exodus traffic.