With tens of thousands of people expected to flock to the 2024 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix on Phillip Island this weekend, fans are urged to plan ahead and keep road safety top of mind.
Drivers are encouraged to avoid areas impacted by upgrade works around the Princes Freeway and Healesville-Wee Rup Road in Pakenham, and to instead stick to the South Gippsland Highway when travelling to and from Phillip Island.
Delays are likely heading to the Island on roads including the Monash Freeway, South Gippsland Highway, Bass Highway and Phillip Island Road for the three-day event, running from Friday, 18 to Sunday, 20 October.
Due to the sheer volume of traffic, significant delays are also expected on Phillip Island Road when departing on Sunday, particularly along Phillip Island Tourist Road between Cowes and Bass Highway.
The ‘blue line’ road marking system will be in place on the Melbourne-bound lanes of Phillip Island Road between Back Beach Road and the Bass Highway on Sunday. The blue line adds an additional lane of traffic for vehicles exiting Phillip Island by utilising the emergency lane, effectively doubling the capacity of the road.
Racegoers may consider public transport options, including coach services running between Southern Cross and Phillip Island from Thursday to Monday, or the ferry connection between Stony Point and Cowes. Passengers should be aware of extended journey times on the Frankston and Stony Point lines due to planned works.
Real-time traffic conditions are available at www.traffic.transport.vic.gov.au. The latest public transport information and network status is available at ptv.vic.gov.au, information for regional services can be found at vline.com.au.
