Upcoming road closures

The South Gippsland Highway level crossing removal.

By Danielle Kutchel

Motorists can expect a number of delays over the coming weeks due to roadworks in the area.

As part of the Monash Freeway Upgrade, the Monash Freeway will be closed inbound between Stud Road and Wellington Road from 8.30pm to 6am on Friday 23 July.

This will allow asphalt works to take place.

Drivers can detour via Stud Road and Wellington Road.

The Monash Freeway will also be closed inbound for asphalt works from 8.30pm to 4.30am between Wellington Road and Warrigal Road from Sunday 24 July to Tuesday 27 July.

Delays of up to 20 minutes are expected and drivers can detour via the Princes Highway.

There will be day-time lane closures on the Princes Freeway, Officer between Princes Highway and Cardinia Road until Tuesday 27 July for asphalt works.

Expect delays of up to 30 minutes during peak hours on the Princes Freeway through Officer and Berwick, and consider using the Princes Highway instead.

In addition, the Princes Link Highway exit ramp from the Princes Freeway outbound will be closed from 8.30pm Friday 23 July to 2.30pm Monday 26 July for upgrade works.

Drivers can expect delays of 10-15 minutes and are advised to detour via Cardinia Road and the Princes Highway.

As part of the Level Crossing Removal Project, South Gippsland Highway, Dandenong South is currently closed in both directions between the Princes Highway and Dandenong Bypass until 5am Friday 6 August for removal of the level crossing.

Detour via Dandenong Bypass and Frankston-Dandenong Road.