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.

1.Terminal 1, 2, 3 Forecourt disruptions

Dayshift:
Lane 3 – 9 parking bays occupied, and pedestrian detour will remain in place until 31^st October 2025.
Lane 3 – Partial Lane closure from 8^th – 11^th October and 14^th – 15^th October 2025.
Lane 4 – Full closure from 12:00 to 15:00 on 8^th October. Traffic detoured to Lane 4. Pedestrian detours in place.

Nightshift:
Lane 1 closure from 1am – 4am on 8^th October
a. Skybus services: last departure time to be confirmed before closure.
b. Uber and Taxi (T1 & T2 ranks): Temporarily relocated to Lane 3.
c. Qantas and Value Car Park Buses: Operate from Lane 2.
d. T2 Arrivals Hall Seating inside will be closed.

Lane 2 closure from 3am – 6am on 8^th October
a. Buses: Operate from Lane 3.

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

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

4. PARKROYAL: Access from Level 2 is closed. Please access via lifts at the central ground floor lobby instead.

5. Bay Closures

• 150 bays permanently closed on Level 1 ( new entrance route).
• 20 bays on each of Levels 1–6 (4 new lifts under construction).
• 350 bays temporarily closed on Level 2 (former Premium Valet area).
• 430 bays permanently closed on Level 2 (new pick-up zone works).
• 750 bays permanently closed on Level 3 (new drop-off zone works).

6. T123 Car Park Entrance: Single Lane reduction in place until October 2025.

7. Car Rental Returns Entry/ Exit:

• Entrance access remains via Centre Road.
• Centre Rd Exit closed from Tuesday 2^nd September 10:00 PM. Follow signs to alternate exit at T1 end.

8. Arrival Drive: Forecourt reduced to three lanes.

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

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

10A. Triple lane closures nightly between 11pm to 4am (Double lane closures from 10pm to 11pm)

10B. Single lane closures daily starting from 7th October between 10am to 3pm

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11. Access Closed: No access during works.

12. Road Maintenance works at the roundabout on Airport Drive in stages on the corner of Mercer Drive and Francis Briggs involving lane closures, and contraflow arrangements between 29 September to 10 October between 9 PM to 4 AM

13. Northbound single lane closure 9th October from 10pm-4am. Short stop and hold traffic measures at rental returns entrance.

15. Southbound single lane closure 6th to 8th October between 9pm to midnight

16. Full Intersection Closure 6th October to 9th October,  11:59pm to 4am. Vehicle and pedestrian detour in place

17. Melbourne Airport is making changes to Sunbury Road at the north of the airport. These roadworks are in preparation for construction of the third runway, to allow for safe entry and exit of trucks and vehicles onto airport land.

Information about delays, changes and disruptions can be found on this page.

18. Double lane closure on Naarm Way 7th October, followed by a full closure of Naarm way closure for approximately 4 weeks. Detours in place via Mercer Drive for Access to Terminal Drive. Exact date of full closure of Naarm Way to be confirmed.

• 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.