Traffic Management in Yarra River - Temporary Changes

As part of the Channel Deepening Project, protection services works will occur across the Yarra River. During this time temporary changes to traffic management in Yarra River will be applied commencing on 28 July 2008 until around the end of August 2009. Works will be carried out 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Short disruptions may result for recreational vessels wishing to transit the Yarra at certain times, such as when a commercial ship is transiting the area.

Caution and traffic signals (see examples provided below) will indicate when recreational vessels can transit and what channels to use.

Example: Traffic Signals for Recreational Vessels in Yarra River
Eastern channel open	Eastern and center channels open	All Channels closed Commercial ships  transiting. Wait until advised safe to transit

Commercial ships (vessels with a beam greater than 11 metres) are subject to different traffic management changes. Notice to Mariners 070(T)-08 outlines the traffic management changes in place for both recreational and commercial vessels.

To read the full Notice to Marines please follow this link.

Temporary Changes to Traffic Management in Yarra River

For further information call 1800 731 022.