At the direction of Victoria Police, public transport will not run through the CBD from 8am until 2pm.

The ban was this week announced to prevent thousands from gathering for a planned protest against the state's coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

This will impact all forms of transport, including metropolitan and regional train services, trams and buses.

Metropolitan train services will terminate at suburban stations, where they can safely and effectively turn around and continue to provide services away from the city.

Warrnambool line services will terminate at Sunshine.

Coaches will continue to replace the majority of V/Line services on Friday and over the coming days as hundreds of frontline V/Line staff continue to isolate to contain the spread of coronavirus.

On Saturday, tram and bus routes into the city will terminate at stops some distance from the CBD boundary and turn around. Some routes will not run at all, while others will run to a reduced timetable.

Major road closures on thoroughfares into the CBD will also be in place.

Access will only be granted at roadblocks to those travelling for essential work, healthcare or to attend a vaccination appointment.

Significant delays are expected on roads leading to the CBD.

Those conducting authorised travel are urged to allow plenty of extra time for their journeys and must carry identification and proof of their reason for travel such as an authorised worker permit, or vaccination booking confirmation.

Tram and bus services terminate closer to the CBD and are the best option for authorised travellers able to complete to their journey on foot.

As a last resort safety net for authorised travellers, two shuttle buses per hour will run from the nine suburban railway stations where trains terminate to key drop-off points in and around the CBD.

Passengers will be required to complete their journey by walking to their location from the CBD drop off points

Victoria Police officers and PSOs will be checking proof of reasons for travel prior to boarding shuttle buses.

Services will resume from 2pm onward, however it is expected to take some time to resume the regular timetable.

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