To prepare for the upgrade, we’ll build a project site office and compound in the grassy reserve area off Greens Road service road between McGrath Road south and Wembley Street. We’ll also undertake other works around the roundabout to prepare for major construction in early 2026.
What we’ll be doing and when
From Thursday 6 November to early December, we’ll work mostly during the day, from 7am to 6pm, to build our site compound, which will be used by our workers throughout the project.
Throughout November and December, we’ll also start to relocate underground services like water and telecommunications. To safely do this work, we’ll close lanes at times.
Night works
We’ll work at night from 8pm to 5am, Thursday 6 November at the intersection of McGrath, Greens and Ballan roads to:
- install temporary safety barriers on Ballan, Greens and McGrath roads to create a safe working area around the site compound.
What you can expect
During these works, you may notice:
- construction noise
- more workers, vehicles and equipment moving in and out of the area.
There will be overnight road closures at the intersection from 8pm to 5am, Thursday 6 November, while we install the temporary safety barriers.
Access for residents
If you live near the intersection on Greens Road service road or McGrath Road south, on the night of Thursday 6 November, you'll be able to get home with help from a traffic controller. You may need to wait up to 5 minutes while we guide you safely to your property. Please follow their instructions to keep everyone safe.
Change to parking on service road
To allow vehicles to safely enter and exit our site compound, and to prevent any risk of damage to parked cars, on-street parking on Greens Road service road will be removed for the duration of the project. We understand this may be inconvenient for some residents, but this restriction is necessary for everyone’s safety. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Changes to pedestrian crossing
The existing pedestrian crossing on Ballan Road that leads to the Greens Road service road will be closed for the duration of the project. This path will be used by construction workers to access the site compound. Closing the crossing to the public protects both the community and workers while still providing alternative routes. Pedestrians can continue to use footpaths and crossings on the other legs of the roundabout.
Site preparation works
We’ll remove some vegetation as part of preparing the area for major construction in 2026 and to install our site compound. We’ll replant vegetation once major works are complete.
Some of these works are weather-dependent and can only be completed in dry weather conditions or may be impacted by unexpected ground conditions. If we need to reschedule, we’ll let you know of any changes via email, SMS and on-road signage.
Changes to the way you travel
Overnight on Thursday 6 November, we’ll close sections of McGrath, Greens and Ballan roads at the intersection. Detours will be in place via McGrath Road south, Honour Avenue and Greens Road.
Please allow an extra 10 minutes for your journey. See the detour map below for how to move around the area during this time. Heavy vehicles should use alternate routes via Heaths Road, Princess Highway and Princess Freeway.
For up to 2 weeks from late November, we'll build temporary pavement on the corner of Wembley Street and Greens Road as part of the compound setup. During these works, there will be no left turn into Wembley Street. These day works will take place between 9am and 3pm, Monday to Friday. Detours will be in place via Greens Road, Honour Avenue and Valewood Drive, with local access provided for residents.
