Road delays and disruptions

 21 July to 28 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.

Terminal 1, 2, 3 Forecourt

  • No works planned

Terminal 1, 2, 3 Car Park

  1. Lift Upgrades
    • Ongoing in front lobbies (T1 and T3 ends) from 30 June to 8 August.
    • Two of the three lifts remain operational in each lobby.
  2. Access to Levels 3–6
    • Use rear lifts if entering from the back of the car park.
    • Or take the front lifts to Level 2 and follow signage to the rear lift lobby.
    • Note: Front lifts only operate between Ground and Level 2. Access to Level 3+ via front lifts is permanently closed due to drop-off zone works.
  3. PARKROYAL Access
    • Level 2 access closed.
    • Use the central ground floor lobby of the T123 Car Park.
  4. Bay Closures
    • Levels 1–6: 20 bays permanently closed on each level for lift installation.
    • Level 2: 580 bays temporarily closed (former Premium Valet area).
    • Level 3: 560 bays permanently closed for drop-off zone construction.
  5. Car Park Exit
    • Four boom gates operational.
    • Daytime lane closures in place from 8:00am–3:00pm.
    • Exit helix ramp (L3 to L2) closed until late September 2025 — follow detour signs via internal Level 3 ramp.
  6. Car Park Entry
    • Single-lane entry reduction in place for scaffolding installation.
    • Works ongoing until October 2025.
  7. Car Rental Returns
    • Access remains via Centre Road.
    • A new secondary exit lane is now operational.

Terminal Drive / Arrivals Drive / Departures Drive

8. Arrivals Drive

  • Reduced to three lanes.
  • Lanes 2, 3, and 4 exit via Melbourne Drive.

9. Pedestrian Access

    • Detour remains in place between Value Car Park and the terminals.

9A. Bonney Court

  • Lane closed and pedestrian access shifted on Tuesday 22 July from 7:00am–4:00pm.

10. Departures Drive (T1 End)

  • Reduced to one lane.
  • Works continuing through December 2025.

T4 Terminal Car Park

11A. Naarm Way Ramp

  • One lane remains closed on the ramp from Tullamarine Freeway to T4 Car Park.

11B. Full Ramp Closure (Tullamarine Fwy to T4)

  • Scheduled overnight closure: Tuesday 22 July, 11:00pm–4:00am.
  • Detours in place. Pick-up and drop-off via the Terminal 1–3 Forecourt.

11C. Naarm Way Off-Ramp – Night Works

Nightly lane closures continue through Thursday 24 July, from 8:00pm–6:00am

Business Carpark

12. Access Closed

  • No access available during this period.

Centre Road

13A. Northbound Fast Lane Closure

  • Closed Monday 21 & 22 July, 10:00pm–11:59pm.
  • Detour via Tullamarine Freeway.

13B. Northbound Slow Lane Closure

  • Closed Monday 21 & 22 July, 11:00pm–4:00am.
  • Detour via Tullamarine Freeway.

14. Double Fast Lane Closures (Holiday Inn)

  • Northbound and Southbound closures on 22 July from 10:00pm–4:00am.

Tips for Travellers

  • Staff will be available in the forecourt area to assist.
  • Please allow up to 30 minutes of additional travel time due to delays, detours, and extended walking routes.
  • For quicker pick-up, consider using the Terminal 4 Pick-Up Area to avoid congestion at T123.

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:

  • 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 Wednesday 23 July to 5:00am Thursday 24 July, the Naarm Way ramp will be fully closed to allow for the removal of an overhead gantry sign.

A contingency closure is scheduled from 10:00pm Thursday 24 July to 5:00am Friday 25 July, in case the works are delayed by weather.

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.