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. Public Pickup Lane 1 and Lane 2 (CW3 and CW4) – Monday to Saturday off-peak lane closure from 13/01 – 17/01. Pedestrian detours in place.

Nighttime Works

1B. Taxi, Uber & Skybus (CW1) – Monday 19/01 – 22/01 Thursday, Tuesday 27/01 – Thursday 29/01 and Sunday 01/02 – Thursday 5/02 from 1am – 6am. Passengers are advised to use T4 and T1 Uber/Taxi ranks to avoid disruptions during this period. Skybus will be escorted by CPB traffic controller through the site from 4am – 6am.

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

7. Arrival Drive - Reduced to three lanes until the end of January 2025.

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

9. Departure Drive (T1 End): Single Lane closure until end of February 2026.

10. Access Closed: Access remains closed.

11. 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.

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

13A. Tullamarine Freeway Citybound fast lane closure between APAC Drive and Mickleham Road till March 2026.

13B. Tullamarine Freeway Airport bound lane closure between Mickleham Road and Mercer Drive till March 2026.

14. Northbound Centre Rd lane closure 15 January from 10pm to 4am

• Staff are available in the forecourt to assist.
• Please allow up to 60 minutes of extra travel time due to detours, delays, and extended walking routes.
• For quicker pick-ups, consider using the 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