Overnight Closures on M2 CityLink and Metro Tunnel Maintenance to Disrupt Sunday Travel

Major Roadworks and Planned Disruptions for Sunday, March 15, 2026

Commuters and weekend travelers in Melbourne should prepare for several significant transport disruptions today, particularly during the evening hours. While daytime traffic is expected to remain steady, several major arteries and rail lines will see closures starting as early as 7:00 PM.

Key Road Closures and Traffic Alerts

Motorists are advised of the following major road impacts across the metropolitan area:

• CityLink M2 (Citybound): A total closure of the M2 citybound lanes between Flemington Road and the West Gate Freeway will commence at 9:00 PM tonight. The closure is required for routine maintenance and is expected to last until 5:00 AM Monday. Drivers should detour via Flemington Road and Wurundjeri Way.
• Eastern Freeway & Bulleen Road: The Bulleen Road citybound exit ramp remains closed as part of the North East Link upgrades. Delays of up to 20 minutes are expected during peak periods. Additionally, city-bound lanes between Doncaster Road and Bulleen Road remain split into two sections under temporary concrete structures.
• Collins Street, CBD: Ongoing private construction and road upgrades will result in a full eastbound closure of Collins Street between Exhibition and Russell Streets starting at 8:00 PM. Access for local residents and emergency vehicles will be maintained.

Public Transport and Rail Alerts

Significant maintenance work is impacting several rail corridors this Sunday evening:

• Belgrave Line: Buses replace trains between Ringwood and Belgrave all day and through to the last service tonight. Commuters should allow an additional 30 minutes of travel time for these replacement services.
• Metro Tunnel Services: Starting at 8:00 PM, trains will not run through the Metro Tunnel or on sections of the Cranbourne, Pakenham, and Sunbury lines to facilitate important maintenance. Trains will continue to run between Sunbury and Footscray, while shuttle buses will operate between North Melbourne, Parkville, and Arden.
• V/Line Gippsland & Geelong Lines: Evening travelers on regional lines should note that coaches will replace trains on the Gippsland line (between Southern Cross and East Pakenham) from 8:30 PM and on the Geelong line (between Southern Cross and Waurn Ponds) from 9:00 PM.

Commuter Advice

If you are planning to travel through the city or inner-western suburbs late this evening, it is highly recommended to depart before 8:00 PM to avoid the bulk of the scheduled closures. Those using public transport should verify their schedules via the PTV app, as real-time tracking for replacement buses is now available. Ensure your Myki is topped up to avoid queues at major interchanges like Southern Cross and Ringwood.