Outbound drivers travelling along the West Gate Freeway are advised to prepare for changes to their journey as the outbound M80 Ring Road and Princes Freeway exits are set to change next week.
From 5am on Monday, February 13, the outbound M80 Ring Road and Princes Freeway exits on the West Gate Freeway will change and drivers will need to adjust their usual route, with those travelling from the West Gate Bridge towards Geelong, Werribee or Laverton required to use the left-hand lanes to exit onto the Princes Freeway, while those heading towards Ballarat, Deer Park or Caroline Springs required to stay in the two right-hand lanes to exit onto the M80 Ring Road using the newly upgraded M80 exit ramp.
Drivers are advised to change lanes early, as they approach Grieve Parade.
Drivers who miss the Princes Freeway exit can get back on to the Princes Freeway via Boundary Road, Little Boundary Road and Geelong Road, while those wanting to return to the M80 Ring Road can exit and turn right onto Kororoit Creek Road, then return to the Princes Freeway and exit at the M80 Ring Road.
WGTP acting chief executive Peter Lellyett said new signs and road markings will highlight the change.
“We’re doing everything that we can to ensure road users are informed, prepared and ready for this permanent change to their journey,” he said.
“This step represents a significant and exciting milestone for the West Gate Tunnel Project and will help to cut travel times and reduce congestion for thousands of Victorians travelling to, and from, Melbourne’s west.”
As part of the West Gate Tunnel Project, two additional lanes are being added to the West Gate Freeway in each direction between the West Gate Bridge and the M80 Ring Road interchange, cutting travel times by up to 20 minutes.
Details: www.bigbuild.vic.gov.au/westgate
