The Extinction Rebellion's disruptive tactics aren't winning the climate cause any friends, Daniel Andrews says, with major construction work already causing delays for many city workers.

The Premier said he respected the right to protest but criticised the group’s timing and its technique of blockading streets in the CBD.

This driver is not a convert to the cause Credit:Jason South

Mr Andrews said construction of the Metro Tunnel and other works were already causing delays in the city and "the last thing we need is disrupting people further".

"I don’t know that shutting the city down necessarily wins you many friends."