Wallan residents are a step closer to safer and more efficient journeys, with major works happening this spring on the Northern Highway Intersection Upgrade.
Crews are building the new section of road on the eastern side of Northern Highway, with works including drainage, underground utilities and shared path connections.
The upgrade will add lanes at the Northern Highway intersection, a second right-turn lane from Watson Street into Wallan, and improved signage, lighting and walking and cycling connections.
Watson Street between Northern Highway/High Street and Windham Street will close tonight from 7pm Friday 18 September to 5.30am Monday 5 October. There will also be nightly closures of this section of Watson Street from Monday 5 October to Thursday 8 October, 7pm to 5.30am each night.
Drivers will detour via Queen, Duke and Windham streets, with delays of up to 20 minutes.
The Hadfield Park car park and southbound bus stop on Northern Highway/High Street will close from now until Monday 5 October.
When using public transport, locals are asked to allow extra time and plan their journey by checking the Transport Victoria website before they travel.
Short-term lane closures and traffic delays of up to 10 minutes are expected on Northern Highway/High Street, continuing at times through until late 2026 as works ramp up.
Local shops and businesses will stay open throughout construction.
The project complements the Watson Street Interchange Upgrade, which will complete the diamond interchange and add two new ramps; together supporting more than 30,000 daily journeys in and around Wallan.
The upgrades are jointly funded by the Australian and Victorian governments and are expected to create more than 1,100 jobs during construction, providing a significant boost to the local and regional economy.
The Northern Highway Intersection Upgrade is on track to be completed by mid-2027.
For more information about planned disruptions over coming months visit bigbuild.vic.gov.au
