Tens of thousands of people, including many from the inner west, took part in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to run or walk through the West Gate Tunnel on Sunday before it opens to traffic next month.
More than 50,000 runners and walkers explored the tunnel as part of the West Gate Tunnel Discovery Day on 16 November.
Runners kicked off the day at 7:00am taking in the spectacular city views on the eight-kilometre run that included the new skyroad above Footscray Road that connects to the tunnel.
Walkers were treated to entertainment on either side of the twin tunnels, as they wandered the 2.5-kilometre path from the Yarraville Gardens, passed the new wetlands and under the 38-metre-high timber net structure into the West Gate Tunnel.
At Yarraville Gardens, family-friendly celebrations took place, with food, music and kids activities on offer.
The West Gate Tunnel Discovery Day also served as a fundraising event for two local charities.
More than $175,000 was raised through registrations to support the Community Bike Hub, which provides bike access and education in the west, and West Welcome Wagon, which supports asylum seekers and refugees rebuilding their lives in Australia.
