What's coming up
We’re on track to have all major works completed early in the second half of 2024. This means that all lanes will be open to vehicles, improving traffic flow and travel times, and providing a safer travel experience overall. Some speed restrictions may remain in place throughout 2024 while we finish minor works.
Over the next few months, you’ll see our crews:
- finishing works on the second Deep Creek bridge
- completing all remaining culverts to manage drainage and provide safe crossings for wildlife under the road
- installing kerbs, streetlights, road signs, and more guardrail and wire rope safety barriers along the new lanes
- putting the final layer of asphalt on the new lanes and painting permanent linemarking
- pouring concrete to finish the remaining sections of the shared walking and cycling path.
Finishing the new sections of road
Vehicles are currently driving on new separated lanes between Southeast Boulevard and the water treatment plant, and the Deep Creek roundabout and Ellett Road.
To finish the rest of the new separated lanes, in April and May we’ll work behind barriers to asphalt the northbound lanes between Deep Creek roundabout and the water treatment plant, and between Manks and Ellett roads. We’ll then place the final layers of asphalt on sections of the new separated lanes and paint the permanent linemarking on the road.
To connect the new roundabout at Hall Road to the service road, we’ll first finish building the new culvert and then lay the road surface over the top.
In May, we’ll open the connection to the Hall Road roundabout and remove the existing connection to the roundabout south of Deep Creek.
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. For more information, see our Disruptions map.
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.