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. Lane 3 – Partial Lane closure in place and pedestrian detour will remain in place until 31st October 2025. 

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

3. North Lift Lobby (T1 end): Passenger detour to lifts in place until 18th September 2025.  

4.  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. 

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

6. Bay Closures

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

7. T123 Car Park Exit: Level 3 –1 outer exit ramp fully closed until early October 2025 — follow detour signage for exit via internal ramps.

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

9. Car Rental Returns Entry/ Exit:

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

10. Arrival Drive: Forecourt reduced to three lanes.

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

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

13. Naarm Way Ramp: Right-hand lane partially closed

14. Naarm Way Ramp (from Tullamarine Freeway): Two lanes closed

15. Grants Road: Lane closures and detours ongoing to 22nd September and access changes to Novotel Hotel and T4 commercial bus operators for construction of a new pedestrian crossing.

• Day works: Mon–Fri 7am–7pm, Sat 8am–3pm.
• Night work: Mon–Sat 10:30pm–6am.

16. Access Closed: No access during works.

17. Westbound single lane closure daily 7am-5pm.

19. Northbound single lane closure 17 September from 11pm-4am. Short stop and hold traffic measures at rental returns entrance.

20A. Northbound Carriageway closure 18th September from 11pm-4am. Single lane from 8pm.

20B. Southbound Carriageway closure 16th & 17th September from 11pm-4am. Single lane from 8pm.

21. Slow lane closure Melbourne 17 September from 11pm-4am from intersection not bus lane.

22. 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.

23. Single lane closure 16th September to 19th September from 10am-5pm.

• 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.