Peninsula Link Pavement works

Peninsula Link is a public-private partnership (PPP). The State of Victoria engaged the Southern Way consortium to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the freeway for 25 years. 

The freeway’s operations and maintenance requirements sit within the PPP structure. Service Stream, on behalf of Southern Way, holds a 25-year contract to operate and maintain the road, and to facilitate major refurbishments required to meet the contracts performance standards. 

No. There is no additional cost to the taxpayer or the State of Victoria for these major pavement works. 

We’re rebuilding the road from the ground up to ensure the road can meet the demands of the growing population and provide a smoother, more enjoyable journey for all road users for decades to come. 

These works will be carried out along 14 kilometres of the southern sections of the Peninsula Link. The works will be delivered in staged sections and include all pavement layers including the top surface layer.

The Peninsula Link Pavement Works are advancing at significant pace to minimise the duration of impacts experienced by motorists and local residents. Works initially commenced in October 2025. All stages are expected to be complete by October 2027 depending on weather conditions. 

The full works schedule can be found here.

Like all road projects, weather conditions can impact the schedule and timelines may need adjusting. Dry and warm weather conditions are required to properly place the pavement layers; this is particularly important for the top asphalt layer. 

Reduced speed limits are likely throughout the work period to ensure safety for all road users. These reduced limits are required, even when road workers aren't visible, because the physical condition of the road has changed, creating hazards that are not always obvious to drivers.

At times, some lanes and ramps will be closed while works are underway. Delays are likely and we encourage motorist to check before you travel and allow extra time. For closure details and maps, visit our Traffic Updates page here.

Safety is our number one priority. We have comprehensive safety procedures in place in compliance with our OH&S obligations. There have been no reportable safety incidents to date on the Peninsula Link Pavement Works.

No, there is no need to rip up or rectify recent works due to incorrect materials or any other reason. The Peninsula Link Pavement works must be undertaken in three steps: removal of old pavement, placement of the new underlying structural pavement and placement of the surfacing layer. Works are progressing as expected. 

No. Stage 2 works are due to be completed, weather permitting, by Friday, 6 March. No works are scheduled to take place over the Labour Day weekend. Stage 3 works are scheduled to commence from 10 March 2026.

The full works schedule, including all subsequent work stages, can be found here.

No, there are no planned works to be carried out on Peninsula Link during the Easter long weekend. 

Staged works will resume after the Easter period. The full works schedule can be found here.