Artists impression of the upgraded intersection.
In short:
The Point Cook Road entry ramp to the Princes Freeway Geelong-bound will close from 10pm on 12 January 2026 until early March for major upgrade works. Drivers in Point Cook and Altona Meadows are advised to follow signed detours and allow extra travel time during the closure.
Major intersection upgrade underway
Motorists travelling from Point Cook and Altona Meadows towards Geelong are being urged to plan ahead, with the Point Cook Road entry ramp to the Princes Freeway set to close for several weeks as major construction works begin.
The Geelong-bound entry ramp will close from 10pm on 12 January 2026 and is expected to remain closed until early March 2026.
The closure forms part of the Point Cook Road and Central Avenue Intersection Upgrade, which will see the existing roundabout removed and replaced with traffic lights, additional traffic lanes added, and walking and cycling paths upgraded.
Major works commencing in January include the construction of a new slip lane from Point Cook Road to the freeway entry ramp, along with drainage, kerb, footpath and road pavement upgrades. Temporary concrete barriers will also be installed around the work zone.
During the early stages of construction, Point Cook Road heading north will be reduced to one lane overnight on two occasions – from 10pm on 12 January to 5am on 13 January, and again from 10pm on 22 January to 5am on 23 January.
While the ramp is closed, detours will be in place to maintain access to the Princes Freeway heading towards Geelong. Drivers travelling from Point Cook will be redirected via Sneydes Road or Dunnings Road to Boardwalk Boulevard, while motorists in Altona Meadows will be advised to access the freeway via Newland Street.
Traffic authorities say the upgrade will improve traffic flow, reduce congestion and delays, and provide safer and more reliable connections for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists in Melbourne’s west once complete.
Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time, follow all signage, and observe reduced speed limits through the construction zone while works are underway.
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