We’re continuing major works to deliver Naarm Way Stage 2 – a new road network designed to improve access to Melbourne Airport. This means there will be some disruptions around the airport this week. 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.

Daytime

1A. Taxi, Uber & Skybus (Carriageway 1) –

Partial lane closure with 4 bays closed at Terminal 2— 14 October to 28 November. Passengers advised to use T4 and T1 uber/taxi ranks to avoid disruptions during this period.

1B. Off-airport bus/ groups and charters (Carriageway 2) – nil impact

1C. Public Pick up Lane 2 (Carriageway 3) - 9 parking bays closed, with a pedestrian detour in place until 31 October. Additional partial lane closure — 14–15 October.

1D. Public Pick up Lane 1 (Carriageway 4) – 10 parking bays closed till Early 2026 for bridge construction works.

Nighttime

1D. Taxi, Uber & Skybus (Carriageway 1) ongoing closures from 1am – 4am from 14^th October. Intermittent nighttime diversions in place between 1AM to 4 AM, follow signage and staff instruction on ground.

2. Lift Upgrades: Continue until March 2026. Two of the three lifts in each lobby remain operational.

3. lobby and stair access (T3-side) closed 14–29 October. Follow signs via the car rental offices to lifts for Levels 1 and

4. Access to Levels 3–6: Take the front lifts to Level 2, then follow signs to the rear lift lobby.

5. PARKROYAL: Closed from Level 2 — please use the ground floor central lifts instead.

6. Bay Closures

• Level 1: 150 bays permanently closed (new entrance route)
• Levels 1–6: 20 bays closed per level (new lifts under construction)
• Level 2: 350 bays temporarily closed (former Premium Valet area)
• Level 2: 550 bays permanently closed (new pick-up zone)
• Level 3: 750 bays permanently closed (new drop-off zone) 

7. T123 Car Park Entrance: Single-lane access remains in place until October 2025.

8. Car Rental Returns Entry/ Exit:

• Entry via Centre Road. Exit at the T1 end while the Centre Road exit remains closed.

9. Arrival Drive: Reduced to three lanes.

10. Pedestrian Access from Value Carpark: Temporary detour between Value Car Park and terminals.

11A. Departure Drive (T1 End): Reduced to one lane until December 2025.

11B. Triple lane closures between 11pm–4am (except Fridays/weekends); double lane closures from 10–11pm.

11C. Single lane closures between 11am–3pm (except Fridays/weekends).

12. Access Closed: Access remains closed during works.

13. Roundabout works near Mercer Drive and Francis Briggs Road — staged lane closures and contraflow arrangements 29 September to 10 October (9pm–4am).

14. Westbound closures:

• Full closure 14–15 October (7pm–4am) — detour via Francis Briggs Road.
• Single lane closure 17 October (10am–5pm).

15A. Northbound single lane closure: 14 October (10pm–4am) — short stop/hold traffic at rental returns.

15B. Intersection Lane closures: 14 October (11:59pm–4am) — vehicle and pedestrian detours in place.

16. We’re upgrading Sunbury Road to prepare for future construction of the third runway, ensuring safe entry and exit for trucks and construction vehicles. Stay informed about changes and delays at this page.

17. Full closure from 15 October at 7am, continuing until mid-November 2025. Detour: Access available via Mercer Drive and Terminal Drive.

18. Full night closure: 14 October (8pm–5am). When closed, SkyBus services will detour via the service road.

• 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

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.

Arrival Drive – Night Works

• Arrival Drive: Forecourt reduced to three lanes.

Naarm Way Ramp – Full Closure

The Naarm Way ramp will be fully closed during the following times to allow for the safe removal of an overhead gantry sign:

• 10:00pm Tues 21 October – 5:00am Wed 22 October
• 10:00pm Wed 22 October – 5:00am Thu 23 October
• 10:00pm Thu 23 October – 5:00am Fri 24 October

Contingency plans will be in place in case weather delays the works. 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.