They were, listed clockwise and starting from the north (with the route numbers of the time shown):[1] The intersection took the form of a large oval roundabout with another road link in the middle between the close edges.

In the late 1960s, the Bolte Government proposed plans for a major overhaul of the intersection, which ultimately led to its existing form.

The tram line once diverted around the old Junction Hotel, which remained standing on its own for some time before it was eventually demolished, and the land became part of the median strip.

In 2014, a move was made to return the St Kilda Football Club operations and training to Junction Oval with Cricket Victoria and Government assistance.

However, due to its car-centric design, significant problems remain at the junction for pedestrians, cyclists, and those using the tram and bus stops.

While space could not be made for a third track, as has been provided at many other junctions, the new design allows trams to travel (slightly) faster through the intersection.