In a huge boost for travel safety and reliability in Melbourne’s north, the Bridge Inn Road Upgrade has opened all lanes in Doreen.
The project team recently opened the final section of new lanes, between Painted Hills and Garden roads, marking the completion of major works.
The opening more than doubled the road’s traffic capacity in each direction between Plenty and Yan Yean roads.
The project team completed the major works ahead of schedule, with the important milestone initially scheduled for 2025.
Crews will continue undertaking minor works including landscaping and other finishing works along Bridge Inn Road over the coming months.
For the safety of crews completing these works, some lane and side-road closures will be in place on Bridge Inn Road at certain times.
Along with building and upgrading lanes, the project has improved key intersections, installed safety barriers and built shared paths.
The upgrade has also delivered the new four-lane bridge over Plenty River and repurposed the existing historic bluestone bridge as a section of shared path for pedestrians and cyclists.
The project has also switched on new traffic lights at the pedestrian crossing near Ivanhoe Grammar School in a boost for community safety.
The upgrade will help reduce travel times, improve safety and boost connectivity to homes, businesses and local amenities including Mernda’s train station and town centre.
Major Road Projects Victoria and with construction partner Laing O’Rourke are delivering the Bridge Inn Road Upgrade.
More information is available on our Bridge Inn Road Upgrade page.