PENINSULA LINK

These works are being completed to strengthen and rehabilitate sections of pavement across Peninsula Link. This will ensure the freeway remains reliable and durable long-term and will provide a smoother, safer drive for motorists. These works are part of Service Stream's contractual obligations and are not an additional cost to taxpayers.

The project commenced in mid-2025 and is currently scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026, weather permitting. As with all major infrastructure works, timelines can be impacted by weather conditions, staging requirements and the need to maintain safe traffic flow. The project is currently tracking well and is ahead of schedule.

Detailed information about each stage of works, including maps and closure schedules, is available on the Service Stream traffic updates page.

Works are being carried out day and night, seven days a week during active work periods. Crews typically operate in approximately 10-hour shifts. The nature of staged works means that different activities take place at different times, and some work may not be visible from the road. Working across extended hours helps progress the job while reducing the overall project duration.

We understand roadworks can be frustrating, however the project cannot simply be sped up without creating significantly more disruption or compromising quality and safety. The works are technically complex and require precision, strict safety controls and careful staging to ensure the road remains safe for motorists throughout construction.

Only a limited number of lanes can be closed at any time without causing major congestion and additional full closures would create even greater disruption for the public. The overall approach is designed to strike the best balance between progressing the works efficiently and maintaining traffic flow as safely as possible.

Weather conditions can impact the schedule, particularly rain, extreme heat and low temperatures. Some stages of pavement and asphalt works cannot be completed safely or effectively in wet conditions or extreme temperatures. This is outside of our control, but these requirements are essential to ensure the road is built to the correct standard and performs properly long-term. If weather causes delays, the works may need to be rescheduled, extended, or staged differently to keep the project moving forward.

The pavement works must be undertaken in multiple steps to properly rebuild the road structure. This includes removal of old pavement, placement of new underlying structural pavement and placement of the final surfacing layer. Works are progressing as expected.

Each step must be completed in sequence and some steps require specific weather conditions. This is why you may see crews return to the same sections at different times throughout the project- each visit is completing a different layer or stage of the rebuild process.

Where possible, works are scheduled to avoid major public holidays and long weekends to minimise disruption during peak travel periods. For specific information about upcoming closures during holiday periods, please check the Service Stream traffic updates page before travelling.