Drivers in Melbourne’s south-east will benefit from a faster and less congested commute, when works gets underway on the Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road Upgrade.
The contract to deliver the project has been awarded to Seymour Whyte and McConnell Dowell, with construction scheduled to begin this year.
The project forms part of a $2.27 billion Suburban Roads Upgrade – South Eastern Roads and Northern Roads package to upgrade suburban roads across the south-eastern and northern parts of Melbourne. The Australian and Victorian governments are contributing $1.1 billion each for the package.
Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road is a vital connection for the south-east, and this upgrade will provide a huge benefit for the area, while also creating local jobs.
The upgrade includes duplicating the road from 2 to 4 lanes from the Princes Highway to Manks Road, as well duplications from 2 to 4 lanes from the Princess Freeway to Soldiers Road, and Soldiers Road to Manks Road.
New roundabouts will be constructed at Ballarto Road, Hall Road and south of Deep Creek, as well as new traffic lights at Greenhills Road and the installation of safety barriers. The project also includes the widening of 2 existing roundabouts and 2 new bridges over Deep Creek.
Importantly, the works ensure a new shared walking and cycling path will be developed, which will introduce a new link to the south-east walking and cycling network to bolster access.
The upgrade will reduce congestion, bring down travel times and boost safety in the area.
The Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road Upgrade is expected to be completed by 2025.