Mid - Late 2022
Site investigations
Over the coming months, we’ll make big changes to how you use Epping Road and connecting local roads.
From mid-March, we’ll move traffic to the new southbound lanes between Baltrum Drive and O’Herns Road, close 2 roads on the west side of Epping Road and reopen roads on the east side of Epping Road.
We made significant progress late last year to prepare for this work.
In December, crews reached a major milestone, shifting traffic onto the new southbound lanes of Epping Road between Craigieburn Road East and Harvest Home Road, marking the end of a successful year of progress.
Last year we upgraded several intersections on the east side of Epping Road, including Baltrum Drive, Fletcher Street, Lehmanns Road, Hayston Boulevard, Pine Park Drive and Harvest Home Road.
We also completed the relocation and protection of all gas, power and telecommunications services.
Current and upcoming works
Harvest Home Road (west of Epping Road) and Taggerty Grove will close at Epping Road from 20 March until late August so that we can safely upgrade the intersections.
From 8pm Tuesday 29 April until early July, we’ll close Linfield Parade at Epping Road, so we can safely upgrade the intersection.
During this time, we’ll:
- upgrade the new northbound lanes of Epping Road.
- build a new medians and kerbs.
- install new drainage, traffic signals, safety barriers and street lighting.
Access will be maintained via Lyndarum Drive and De Rossi Boulevard. Delays of up to 5 minutes are expected.
Fulham Way/Epping Rd bus stop
During this time, the Fulham Way/Epping Rd bus stop will be closed. The Fulham Way/Epping Rd bus stop will be closed during these works. A temporary bus stop for Route 356 to Wollert East will be located on Pine Park Drive. You can find more information at ptv.vic.gov.au.
From 8pm Tuesday, 29 April to 5am Wednesday, 30 April 2025, we’ll be undertaking preparation works to close Linfield Parade at Epping Road. There will be lane closures, holds in traffic and reduced speed limits at the Linfield Parade / Baltrum Drive intersection while we install temporary barriers and adjust traffic signals and line-marking.
Traffic controllers will be in place to guide motorists through the area, and delays of up to 20 minutes are expected during peak times.
We encourage you to plan your journeys and allow extra time when travelling through the area.
Baltrum Drive access change
While Linfield Parade is closed, the traffic lights will be switched off and access to Baltrum Drive will change to left in and left out only to ensure the safety of our work crews.
If you’re travelling southbound on Epping Road, there will be no change to the way you access Baltrum Drive. If you’re travelling northbound on Epping Road, you will need to detour via Pine Park Drive.
We recommend using Pine Park Drive to turn right onto Epping Road while these works take place.
Local shops are open for business as usual, and we encourage you to support local businesses by shopping in the area.
Disruptions
Project timeline
January 2023
Major works start
2023-2024
Utility relocation works and new southbound lanes built
2024 - 2025
Upgrades to intersections on east side of Epping Road. Traffic moved onto the new southbound lanes
2025
Upgrades to existing northbound lanes and intersections on west side of Epping Road
2025
Project completion
Working hours
Most of our works will take place between 7am and 6pm, Monday to Friday and on Saturdays between 7am and 1pm. Some works may need to occur at night or on weekends to minimise impacts on traffic or utility services. If we need to work at night, we’ll let you know ahead of time.
We’ll move progressively along the road, and a lot of our works will take place behind traffic barriers to minimise disruptions to traffic and ensure the safety of our workers and road users.
Construction impacts
There will be some noise and vibration during construction. Noise and vibration may be generated from moving vehicles, machinery, digging trenches, rock breaking, piling, reversing beepers or generators used to power equipment.
We’ll monitor noise, vibration, light towers and dust levels to ensure these impacts are kept to a minimum, especially at night. We’ll contact ahead residents who are directly affected by works close to their property.
If you’re likely to be affected by these works, we’ll be in touch with you before they start.
Traffic changes
There will be ongoing traffic changes while we build the Epping Road Upgrade. These will include:
- delays on Epping Road and High Street
- temporary holds in traffic
- road, lane and footpath closures and detours
- bike lane closures and detours
- temporary bus stop closures
- speed limit reductions
- temporary parking changes.
We’ll contact you ahead of time if we need to change the way you access your property.
Please observe on-road signage and the directions of our traffic controllers, so we can keep you and our workers safe.
40km/h through construction zones saves lives
The speed limit on Epping Road between Craigieburn Road East and Memorial Avenue has been changed to 40km/h while we build the upgrade, to keep you and our workers safe.
We’ve reduced the speed limit to 40km/h because even when we’re not working there are still risks associated with reduced lane widths, concrete safety barriers and deep excavations behind barriers, all of which are taking place on Epping Road.
When driving near a construction site, there may be humps and drops in the road and soft road surfaces, which may increase risks for drivers. Some of these dangers may be easy to spot during the day, but much harder at night.
Research shows that the fatality rate drops considerably when speeds are reduced from 60km/h to 40km/h. These changes on Epping Road are all about getting you and our workers home safe.
Refer to Frequently Asked Questions about the 40km/h zones.