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Run for the Kids Road Closure
Sunday 6 April 2025
Run for the Kids is on Sunday 6 April 2025 and we want to ensure that you’re aware of the impact the event may have on you. On 6 April, there will be Public Transport changes and several road closures around the Docklands precinct to manage participant and spectator movements during the event. As these road closures are around the ferry Melbourne Ferry Terminal it will impact ferry passengers on the morning of Sunday 6 April. The ferry terminal is still accessible to everyone, however, there are designated entry points that all passengers should be aware of before travelling on this day.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT IMPACTS
In addition to the below road closures, Yarra Trams have advised that there will be no Docklands tram services between 2 am to 6pm. All trams will be accessible from Spencer Street intersections.
For more information regarding the 2025 Herald Sun / Transurban Run for the Kids, please visit runforthekids.com.au. To contact the Race Office call 9292 2901 or email r4kadmin@news.com.au
April 6 – Docklands – New Quay Promenade / Waterfront City: 1:30am – 12 midday
The westbound carriageway of Footscray Road will be closed from 1:30am – 12 midday between Dudley Street / Docklands Drive and the Bolte Bridge on-ramp. Pearl River Road, and Little Docklands Drive will be closed at Footscray Road from 1:30am – 12 midday. Waterfront Way will be closed at Footscray Road from 7:30am – 10:30am
There will be limited local access into and out of New Quay/Waterfront City via Docklands Drive / Dudley Street before 7:30am, between races from 9:00am – 9:20am and then after 10:30am. There will be restricted access and delays into Docklands Drive via Footscray Road when runners are crossing this intersection. Access will be facilitated by traffic controllers and Victoria Police. Please expect delays on the morning when exiting/entering Docklands Drive.
April 6 Docklands Precinct (Harbour Esplanade) and Victoria Harbour: 1:30am – 2:30pm
Harbour Esplanade will be closed from 1:30am until 2:30pm in both directions from Charles Grimes Bridge to Footscray Rd. From 1:30am there will be no access into Docklands and Victoria Harbour using Charles Grimes Bridge. The Charles Grimes Bridge closure will remain in place until 2.30pm. Victoria Harbour will be accessible for local traffic throughout, via Bourke Street only. Traffic controllers will be on location to manage access requirements. Collins Street will be closed in both directions between Navigation Drive and Spencer Street.
