Road delays and disruptions

30 June to 7 July 2025

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.