Council welcomes no-truck zones for Williamstown Road

Published on 18 November 2025

Council welcomes the State Government’s announcement that it will introduce a new truck restrictions on Williamstown Road once the West Gate Tunnel opens next month.

Williamstown Road will be added to the list of residential streets designated as No-Truck Zones, joining Francis Street, Somerville Road, Buckley Street, and Moore Street within the City of Maribyrnong.

The night-time and weekend No-Truck Zone will be enforced on Williamstown Road between Geelong Street in Seddon and the West Gate Freeway in Yarraville on weekdays from 8pm to 6am, and over weekends from 8pm Friday to 6am Monday.

Mayor, Cr Pradeep Tiwari, said these restrictions are exactly what Council has been asking for in order to support the safety of our residents.

“These restrictions – which align with Council’s advocacy priorities – will get more trucks off local roads, and will help reduce environmental impacts and pollution, noise, and safety risks. It is a much-needed step to ensure our City is liveable for our residents,” Mayor Tiwari said.

“We also acknowledge the significant efforts of the Maribyrnong Truck Action Group, who have long advocated for truck restrictions on Williamstown Road,” Mayor Tiwari said.

Exemptions will apply to make sure the delivery of groceries, parcels and other services to residents and businesses across the inner west can still occur.

The State Government will monitor heavy vehicles entering No-Truck Zones with smart roadside cameras that can detect and categorise a vehicle’s exemption status with fines automatically issued to vehicles not permitted in the zones.