Footy fans are being urged to take public transport to the AFL Grand Final on Saturday to ease the pressure on roads around the MCG.
VicRoads Acting Chief Executive Peter Todd said Tigers and Crows fans, or those who are just there to enjoy the game, should take public transport to the match.
“There are so many options for getting to the events this weekend, so leave the car at home and take a tram, train or bus to the celebration sites,” he said.
Drivers should be aware that a number of roads will be closed on Friday 29 September to accommodate the more than 60,000 fans who are expected for the Grand Final Parade.
The closures will be in place from 7am to 3pm along the parade route and many surrounding streets.
Standard game day road closures will be in place on Grand Final Day around the Melbourne Cricket Ground, including Brunton Avenue and Jolimont Road.
There will also be lane closures on Punt Road northbound turning left into Brunton Avenue and the turning lanes from Wellington Parade into Jolimont Road.
The speed will be reduced to 40km/h on Punt Road in both directions between CityLink and Bridge Road before and after the game, to assist pedestrians to safely travel to and from the precinct.
“On Sunday we’re expecting a healthy turnout at the MCG Open Day as well as the Richmond faithful cheering on the boys at Punt Road Oval,” Mr Todd said.
“If you’re travelling through the area across the weekend, please plan your journey and consider using an alternative route.”
Grand Final Parade road closures – Friday 29 September 2017
* MacArthur Street between Spring Street and Albert Street – 7am to 2.30pm;
* Spring Street between Flinders Street and Bourke Street – 7am to 2.30pm;
* Wellington Parade between Lansdowne Street and Spring Street – 9am to 2.30pm;
* Wellington Parade between Jolimont Road and Hoddle Street – 9am to 3pm;
* Wellington Parade between Jolimont Road and Lansdowne Street – 10am to 2:30pm;
* Flinders Street between Spring Street and Exhibition Street – 9am to 2.30pm;
* Flinders Lane between Spring Street and Exhibition Street – 9am to 2.30pm;
* Collins Street between Spring Street and Exhibition Street – 7am to 2.30pm;
* Little Collins Street between Spring Street and Exhibition Street – 9am to 2.30pm;
* Clarendon Street between George Street and Wellington Parade – 9am to 3pm;
* Wellington Parade South between Wellington Parade and Jolimont Terrace – 9am to 3pm;
* Wellington Parade South local traffic only between Jolimont Terrace and Jolimont Road – 9am to 3pm;
* Jolimont Street local traffic only between Jolimont Terrace and Jolimont Road – 9am to 3pm;
* Lansdowne Street between Wellington Parade and Wellington Parade South – 10am to 2.30pm;
* Jolimont Road between Wellington Parade and Wellington Parade South – 10am to 2.30pm;
* Flinders Lane closed between Spring Street and Exhibition Street – 9am to 2.30pm;
* Brunton Avenue local traffic only between Jolimont Street and Punt Road – 7am to 3pm.
AFL Grand Final Day road closures – Saturday 30 September 2017
* Brunton Avenue (eastbound) – 6am to midnight;
* Brunton Avenue (westbound) – 6am to 9pm;
* Jolimont Road local access only – 6am to midnight.
AFL Grand Final Day road restrictions – Saturday 30 September 2017
* Wellington Parade (eastbound) right turn into Jolimont St – no access;
* Wellington Parade South (westbound) left turn into Jolimont St – no access;
* Punt Road (northbound) left into Brunton Avenue – no access;
* Punt Road (both directions) between CityLink and Bridge Road – Speed limit reduced to 40km/h;
* Swan Street Bridge – one lane remains closed for works and pedestrian access is restricted.
