Overview
There are disruptions due to construction work around Melbourne Airport. Please check this list so you can plan ahead.
Due to ongoing construction in the T123 car park pick-up and drop-off areas, passengers should plan for potential delays of up to an hour during peak times.
To avoid congestion, we recommend using the equivalent pick-up and drop-off facilities at nearby Terminal 4 car park, just a short 10-minute walk from Terminals 1, 2, and 3. Simply drive to the Terminal 4 Car Park and proceed to Level 2 for drop-offs or Level 1 for pick-ups.
Please refer to the map below, where each impact is labelled with a corresponding number for easy reference.
T1 T2 T3 Forecourt
1A. Carriageways 1–4: Night works and intermittent lane closures in place for approximately one hour per lane, between 11:00pm and 4:00am on the nights of 1, 2 and 3 July. This may impact Uber, off-airport buses, and public pick-up areas.
1B. Carriageway 1: Partial closure of the slow lane from midnight to 6:00am, 30 June to 4 July 2025.
Uber: Four bays will be unavailable during this time, including the No Stopping Zone.
T1 T2 T3 Terminal Car Park
2A. Lift Upgrades: Works to the North and South lobbies (front of T123 Car Park) from 30 June to 8 August 2025. Two out of three lifts in each lobby will remain operational.
2B. Levels 1–6: 20 bays permanently closed on each level for lift construction.
2C. Level 1: 20 bays temporarily closed for VHA boom gate works.
2D. Levels 2–6 Access: Access via the ramp from Level 1. Main entrance ramp remains closed.
2E. Level 2: 580 bays temporarily closed (former Premium Valet/Premium Self-Park area).
2F. Level 2: Access to Parkroyal lobby from the car park is closed. Pedestrian access from ground floor and level 1 remains available.
2G. Level 3: 260 bays permanently closed for new drop-off zone works.
3. Car Park Exit: Three boom gates operational. Overnight lane closures in place from 11:00pm – 4:00am.
4. Car Park Entrance: New entrance ramp in operation.
5. Car Rental Returns: Access via Centre Road. New secondary exit lane now operational via Centre Road.
6. Arrival Drive: Reduced to three lanes. Forecourt lanes 2, 3, and 4 exit via Melbourne Drive.
7. Arrival Drive: Lane closures between 1 - 3 July, 10:00pm – 4:00am (between Arrival Drive and Departure Drive).
8. Pedestrian Access: Detour remains in place between Value Car Park and Terminals.
9. Departures Drive (Terminal 1 Qantas domestic end): Reduced to one lane. Works continue through to December 2025.
10. Departures Drive (Drop-off Zone): Partial closure of the fast lane from 30th June – 4th July, between midnight and 6:00am.
T4 Terminal Car Park
11. Naarm Way Ramp: One lane remains closed on the ramp from Tullamarine Freeway to T4 Terminal Car Park.
Melbourne Drive
12. Lane Closure: Single lane closed city-bound on Melbourne Drive between 12:00pm and 2:00pm, from 3 July to 10 July.
Business Carpark
13. Access: No access during this period.
Tips for Travellers
- Assistance is available for passengers in the forecourt area.
- Plan for up to 30 minutes of additional travel time to account for potential delays.
- For smoother pick-ups, use the T4 pick-up area to avoid congestion in the T123 forecourt.
Upcoming Road Works – Departures Drive & Naarm Way Ramp Closures
To support the next stage of Naarm Way Stage 2 construction, there will be significant overnight road works impacting Departures Drive and the Naarm Way Ramp. Please allow extra travel time and follow all signage and detours.
Departures Drive – Night Works
Road works will occur overnight between 11:00pm and 5:00am on the following dates:
- 9 – 11 July: Full closure of Arrival Drive
- 28 – 31 July: Full closure of Arrival Drive
- 4 – 8 August: Two lanes closed on Arrival Drive
- 11 – 15 August: Two lanes closed on Arrival Drive
Naarm Way Ramp – Full Closure
Please be advised that from 10:00pm on Monday, 8 July to 5:00am on Tuesday, 9 July, the Naarm Way Ramp will be fully closed for the removal of an overhead gantry sign.
During this period:
- Access to Terminal Parking will be via the Ground Floor of the Terminal 4 Car Park
- Terminal 4 Pick-Up & Drop-Off will be redirected to the Terminal 1, 2 & 3 Forecourt
- Premium Self Park Terminal 4 will be redirected to the Premium Self Park Terminal 1, 2, 3
We appreciate your patience while these essential upgrades are completed. Please plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey.