Road delays and disruptions

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

1. Public Pick-Up/Rideshare (Lane 3): 7 Public Pick-Up bays closed

Terminal 1, 2, 3 Car Park

2A. Level 1: 565 bays public parking bays now operating as the new Premium and Valet carpark

2B. Level 1: 12 bays closed for VHA Boom Gate work. 

2C. Entry Helix blocked from Level 2 upward. Access to Levels 2 to 6 terminal parking via Rear Helix via Level 1 access route.

2D. Level 2: 565 bays closed in the old Valet and Premium carpark

2E. Level 3: 300 bays permanently closed for new drop off area

3. Exit: Three boom gates open.

4. Alternate entrance to the  T123 Carpark operational via helix ramp from mid/late March 2025

5. Car Rental Returns to enter carpark via Centre Rd from 04:00 AM on 4th March 2025

Terminal Drive / Arrivals Drive / Centre Road

6. Arrivals Drive: Reduced to 3 lanes.

7. Pedestrian Detour: In place between Value Car Park and the terminals. 

T4 Car Park

8. Ramp Lane Closure: One lane remains closed on the Naarm Way Stage 1 ramp.

Centre Road

9A. Northbound Lane Closures: Night time: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Monday to Friday, from 29th January to 3rd March).

9B. Full Centre Rd North and South bound double lane closure – Monday 3rd March 11:00 PM to 05:00 AM Tuesday 4th March 2025.

Business Carpark

10. No access to Business Car Park

Tips for Travellers

  • Assistance is available for passengers in the forecourt area.
  • Plan for up to 30 minutes of additional travel time to account for potential delays.
  • For smoother pick-ups, use the T4 pick-up area to avoid congestion in the T123 forecourt.