The West Gate Tunnel Project in Melbourne has led to widespread disruption and traffic problems in the Docklands area.

Local businesses have suffered, with at least one prominent business owner relocating due to the negative impacts.

Transurban's construction project is behind schedule by three years and has exceeded its budget.

An estimated 9,000 additional vehicles are expected to congest North and West Melbourne and Docklands once the project completes.

The state government has suggested that residents work from home to mitigate the impact of train service suspensions and road blockages.

Despite support measures for affected businesses, there is a concern that Docklands' recovery from the project's disruption could take decades.