Road delays and disruptions

We’re continuing major works as part of Naarm Way Stage 2, a new road network designed to make access to Melbourne Airport easier in the future. While construction continues, there will be some changes to access and traffic conditions around the airport this week.

Please allow extra time for your journey and follow detour signs and staff directions on site.

1. Overnight closure of Public Pick-up Lane 2 (Carriageway 4) on the following dates; 

• Monday 02/03 from 23:00 to 06:00
• Tuesday 03/03 from 23:00 to 06:00
• Wednesday 04/03 from 23:00 to 06:00
• Thursday 05/03 from 23:00 to 06:00

Public pick up will continue to operate out of Public Pick-up Lane 1 during these times.

Please refer to the map below, where each impact is labelled with a corresponding number for easy reference.

2. Lift Upgrades - continue until March 2026. Two lifts remain open in each lobby.

3. Access to Levels 3–6 - Take front lifts to Level 2, then follow signs to the rear lift lobby.

4. PARKROYAL: Level 2 Access and access from the terminal side of the building closed. Follow detour signage for access through the T123 carpark ground floor via the dedicated central Park Royal lifts.

5. Bay Closures - 2,400 bays closed.

6. Car Rental Returns Entry/ Exit –

• Enter via Centre Road, until mid 2026.
• Centre Road exit closed until August 2026

7. Arrival Drive - Reduced to three lanes until the end of February 2026. Short stop and hold of traffic on Carriageways 2+3 & 4 on 2 March 2026 11pm to 4am. 

8. Fast lane closure on Terminal Drive between Centre Rd and T123 carpark entrance

9. Pedestrian Access from Value Carpark - Temporary detour in place till March 2026.

10. Departure Drive (T1 End): Single Lane closure until Mid March 2026.

11. Closure of Rental Return entrance off Centre Rd on Tuesday and Wednesday 2 & 3 March between 11PM and 4AM. Diversion in place for access for rental returns via the Park Royal entrance to the T123 carpark. 

12. Lane closures on both sides of the median between Terminal Dr and Airport Dr from Monday 2 to Tuesday 3 March 2026, 10PM to 4AM

13. Fast lane closure on Melbourne Dr 3 March 2026 between 9AM to 4AM.

12. Access closed: Access remains closed.

15. We’re upgrading Sunbury Road to prepare for the future third runway. Expect intermittent lane closures and delays. Stay informed about changes and delays at this page.

16A. Tullamarine Freeway Citybound fast lane closure between APAC Drive and Mickleham Road till March 2026.

16B. Tullamarine Freeway Airport bound lane closure between Mickleham Road and Mercer Drive till March 2026.

• Staff are available to assist in the forecourt area.
• Please allow up to 60 minutes of additional travel time due to detours, delays, and extended walking routes.
• For quicker pick-ups, use Terminal 4 Pick-Up Area to avoid congestion at T123.
• For the latest updates on major works, visit:
   melbourneairport.com.au/community/road-delays-and-disruptions