Some disruptions relating to Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road are happening as part of the Pakenham Roads Upgrade. View more >

We’ve opened new lanes on Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road between Greenhills Road and Ellett Road, opened the new southbound bridge over Deep Creek and reopened the upgraded Greenhills Road intersection.

Opening the new lanes between Greenhills Road and Ellett Road was a major milestone, with traffic driving on new sections of road, 2 lanes in each direction and separated barrier. Vehicles turning in and out of O’Connor Abattoir and Hall Road can now do so safely. The upgraded Greenhills Road intersection will provide a second entry/exit for business and employees in the South East Boulevard industrial precinct.

Over the next few months, we’ll continue to build new sections of the road to join the northbound Deep Creek Bridge to the new carriageway and rebuild the old road south of Ballarto road.

Upon project completion, there will be 2 lanes in each direction from South East Boulevard to Manks Road.

Continuing lane closures and reduced speed limits

Throughout construction temporary lane closures, reduced speed limits and traffic holds will be in place. Please travel safely through construction areas by following the on-road signage and any instructions from our traffic controllers.

What to expect

We’ll continue to carry out most of our works during the day, Monday to Friday between 7am and 6pm and on Saturdays between 7am and 1pm. Some low-impact works such as dust suppression and quarry deliveries will commence at 6am to reduce truck movements across the morning peak to minimise impacts for the local community.

Occasionally, we may need to work outside of these hours to minimise impacts on traffic and utility services. If this is the case, we’ll let you know in advance.

Traffic changes

You may also notice temporary lane closures and reduced speeds on Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road when works are under way. Reduced speed will apply to the new carriageway as the asphalt sets, public lighting is turned on and we complete landscaping.

Research shows that even a small decrease in speed significantly reduces the likelihood and severity of a crash.

Please drive safely and follow traffic controllers’ instructions.

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