The West Gate Tunnel is a connection designed with freight in mind, giving new direct access to the Port of Melbourne and a range of pricing options. With an upgraded West Gate Freeway and fewer stops and turns, your fleet can stay on the move.
Before the West Gate Tunnel opens later this year, get your business ready with our travel tips.
Discounts for heavy and long vehicles
There is an electronic toll point on the upgraded West Gate Freeway between Millers and Williamstown roads for heavy and long vehicles using West Gate Tunnel, the Hyde Street ramps or continuing on over West Gate Bridge.
Tolling discounts and trip caps for heavy and long vehicles include:
- A 33% night-time discount for trucks travelling between 8pm-6am (applies for travel on West Gate Tunnel and/or CityLink)
- Daily multi-trip discounts for heavy vehicles travelling back and forth on the upgraded West Gate Freeway (12am-12am)
- Multi-road toll caps for vehicles travelling on CityLink and the West Gate Tunnel
Learn more about heavy vehicle pricing
New long heavy vehicle class
Long HCV is a new vehicle class for heavy vehicles that are 26m in length or more. This class will apply to CityLink and West Gate Tunnel trips.
AM peak toll for light vehicles in your fleet
If you’re heading to the city via the West Gate Tunnel, you’ll notice that the City West exits to Footscray Road, Wurundjeri Way and Dynon Road will be tolled on weekdays (excluding public holidays) between 7am-9am.
If you are driving a light vehicle such as a motorcycle, car or van, and you use these exits during the weekday peak, you'll see an AM peak toll charge of your trip history in addition to the tunnel toll.
If you’re driving a heavy or long vehicle, you will not be charged at this toll point.
Learn more about light vehicle pricing
Know your lane
For a smoother trip, choose your lane early and follow overhead signage when using the West Gate Tunnel. There are new dedicated express lanes for the West Gate Bridge and other lanes which lead to the West Gate Tunnel.
Try our virtual tour to plan your fleet’s route and lane changes.
No-truck zones
The Victorian Government will introduce 24-hour no-truck zones in Melbourne’s western suburbs, including:
- Francis Street in Yarraville
- Somerville Road in Yarraville
- Buckley Street in Footscray
- Moore Street in Footscray
- Hudsons Road in Spotswood
- Blackshaws Road in Altona North
Learn more about no-truck zones
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