Victoria’s transport division has blamed Google Maps for making traffic delays worse on the West Gate Bridge, as motorists are informed they’re going through delays of greater than three hours.
Since Monday evening, there have been big disruptions for motorists all through the community as visitors on the bridge was lowered to at least one outbound lane amid works that can final for greater than every week.
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On Wednesday, drivers confronted delays of greater than three hours and the Division of Transport claimed Google had been offering the inaccurate instructions.
“In some instances Google Maps is directing motorists to make use of the West Gate Bridge the place they’re going through delays of greater than three hours,” it mentioned in an announcement.
“The Division of Transport has contacted Google to ask this problem to be rectified instantly.”
Google Maps appeared to replace in a single day and is now directing drivers to Footscray Rd, however many individuals have been nonetheless utilizing the bridge on Thursday.
The division mentioned the Montague St entry ramp has been closed to outbound lanes of the West Gate Freeway and drivers ought to comply with the detour utilizing Wurundjeri Manner, Footscray Rd, Whitehall St, Francis St and Williamstown Rd.
Motorists have been urged to plan forward and detour early if they’re touring across the metropolis.
These headed to the CBD ought to exit the Monash Freeway nicely earlier than the Area Tunnel with EastLink, Springvale Rd, Blackburn Rd, Warrigal Rd and Punt Rd good alternate options.
Drivers heading to Melbourne Airport will even be affected if they’re attempting to succeed in CityLink and the Bolte Bridge from the Monash Freeway or Area Tunnel.
The disruptions began from 9pm on Boxing Day and can proceed till 5am on January 4.
Methods to keep away from lengthy delays
Those that are headed to Melbourne Airport through the works on the West Gate Bridge ought to think about detouring east and north of the CBD.
They’ll attain CityLink from Mt Alexander or Brunswick Rd or from Bell St.
Holidaymakers are additionally urged to have a look at detouring if they’re touring to the Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast, south western or western Victoria from the east of the town.
They need to as a substitute go north of the CBD through the use of Alexandra Pde, Racecourse Rd or Geelong Rd to attach with the Princes Freeway.
They’ll then attain the Western Freeway.
Motorists touring to the town from the western suburbs for any motive through the subsequent 9 days ought to think about public transport.
These coming from the east have additionally been inspired to take public transport, or use main roads by way of the jap suburbs to keep away from congestion on the Monash Freeway.
These coming from the southeast have been giving comparable recommendation and will exit the Monash Freeway nicely earlier than the Area Tunnel. The Montague St exit ought to solely be used as a final resort.
The works on the West Gate Bridge are to switch the waterproofing membrane, in addition to resurfacing and line marking.
