Safer and more-reliable travel in Greenvale is a big step closer after the completion of improvements to a key intersection as part of the Mickleham Road Upgrade – Stage 1.
The improvements to the road’s intersection at Dellamore Boulevard include new kerbs, drainage, road surface, road markings and shared paths for walking and cycling.
The intersection upgrade will boost safety and traffic flow for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists who use Mickleham Road in Greenvale.
Residents will benefit especially, with Dellamore Boulevard a key link to hundreds of homes in the Providence Estate and the community amenities of Napoli Park.
During the intersection upgrade, crews laid 250 tonnes of asphalt – equivalent in weight to around 115 dual-cab utes
The works at Dellamore Boulevard began in early July before finishing on Tuesday 20 August.
Crews completed improvements to the intersection at Greenvale Gardens Boulevard in March.
The intersections at Mickleham Road and Hillview Road, and at Blossom Drive and Somerton Road, will also be upgraded as part of Stage 1. Blossom Drive will close at Somerton Road from 23 September until late October so crews can safely upgrade the intersection.
This work is scheduled to start during school holidays to minimise the impact on people dropping off and picking up children. Additional upgrade works will take place at Hillview Road during this time.
Delays of up to 15 minutes are expected during the closure of Blossom Drive. The project team is urging drivers to allow additional time when travelling through the area.
Originally slated for completion in mid-2025, the Mickleham Road Upgrade – Stage 1 is set to be completed as early as January 2025, a full six months ahead of schedule.
The upgrade is adding lanes in each direction between Somerton Road and Dellamore Boulevard to improve safety and ease congestion for the 25,000 drivers using the road daily.
As part of Stage 1, the roundabout at Somerton and Mickleham roads will be replaced with a new traffic light intersection, including priority bus lanes, to better manage traffic flow.
Stage 1 also includes new sections of shared walking and cycling path to improve connectivity on Mickleham Road.
Planning and development work is underway to inform the potential Mickleham Road Upgrade - Stage 2, between Dellamore Boulevard and Craigieburn Road.
More information on the upgrade, including traffic changes, is available on our Mickleham Road Upgrade page.