Melbourne tunnel reopens to traffic

One of Melbourne's biggest road tunnels is set to reopen on Tuesday after resurfacing works.

Drivers can heave a sigh of relief as the Burnley Tunnel reopens at 5am (AEDT), complete with 4600 tonnes of new asphalt.

The tunnel was closed for five days for the maintenance and motorists were advised to take public transport to avoid congestion.

Resurfacing works in the Domain tunnel and inbound lanes of the West Gate Bridge were completed in late December.