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.

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

Daytime changes

1A. Taxi, Uber & Skybus (Carriageway 1) – Partial footpath closure 9 AM to 5 PM Monday to Saturday.

1B. Off-airport bus, groups and charters (Carriageway 2) – Partial Lane closure, parts of the footpath and No Parking zone closed Wednesday 3 December until 12 December. Pedestrian detours in place. We recommend accessing the off-airport bus pickups from the pedestrian crossing at Terminal 1.

1C. Public Pick up Lane 1 (Carriageway 3) – Monday to Thursday afternoon off-peak lane closure from 2/12 – 11/12. Two bays and No Parking zones close until 28 November. Pedestrian detours in place.

1D. Public Pick up Lane 2 (Carriageway 4) – Monday to Thursday afternoon off-peak lane closure from 2/12 – 11/12. Ten bays closed until early 2026 for bridge construction.

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 - Around 2,400 bays closed.

6. Car Rental Returns Entry/ Exit –

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

7. Arrival Drive - Reduced to three lanes till end of 2025.

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

9. Departure Drive (T1 End): Single Lane closure until December 2025.

10. Terminal Drive-Single Lane closure, 10am to 3pm on Tuesday 2^nd  December, Wednesday 3rd December & Friday 4th December AND 10pm to 5am on 2 December and 3 December

11. Access Closed: Access remains closed.

12A. Centre Rd Northbound slow lane closure 10pm to 5am on 2 December, 3 December and 4 December.

12B. Centre Rd Northbound contraflow onto the Southbound carriageway, 11pm to 4am on 2 December and 4 December.

No impact to Melbourne Drive.

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

14. Daily slow lane closures between Naarm Way on ramp and Centre Rd intersection and 10am to 5pm. 

15A. Citybound lane closure between Centre Road and Mickleham Road till March 2026.

15B. Outbound 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