Overview

We’ll build a new bridge over the Cranbourne rail line to remove the dead ends at Remington Drive and Pound Road West. The bridge will provide a second connection between Abbotts Road and South Gippsland Highway, improving access to the freeway network and reducing travel times for businesses.

As part of the Pound Road West Upgrade, we’ll:

• connect Pound Road West and Remington Drive with a new bridge over the Cranbourne railway line
• add an extra lane in each direction between Abbotts Road and South Gippsland Highway
• install new traffic lights at Ventura Place and Hydrive Close
• upgrade the existing Remington Drive and Pound Road West intersections at Abbotts Road and South Gippsland Highway
• build new shared walking and cycling paths
• install safety barriers along the road.

We’ll also strengthen and resurface the Frankston-Dandenong Road Bridge over the Cranbourne and Pakenham rail lines.

In May 2021, Seymour Whyte Constructions were awarded the contract to deliver the Pound Road West Upgrade, including the Frankston-Dandenong Road Bridge Upgrade.

Benefits

This Pound Road West Upgrade will:

• improve traffic flow and travel times
• reduce growing traffic pressure on the South Gippsland Highway and Abbotts Road
• improve access in and around the Dandenong South employment hub
• lower the risk and severity of crashes by adding safety barriers
• improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Maps

Pound Road West Upgrade map

View a larger version of the Pound Road West upgrade map (PDF, 241.4 KB)

Frankston-Dandenong Road bridge upgrade map

View a larger version of the Frankston-Dandenong Road bridge upgrade map (PDF, 112.6 KB)

Interactive map