Changes to the way you travel through the area
By mid-2026, major works on the Racecourse Road Upgrade will be complete, with 2 lanes open in both directions all the way from Koo Wee Rup to Henry Street, upgraded intersections at Bald Hill Road and Campbell Street, and a network of new paths creating pedestrian and bicycle connections to the community.
To reach this milestone, there will be disruptions to the way you travel throughout spring and summer. Access to businesses in the area will also change.
Racecourse Road long term closure
Racecourse Road is closed between Cameron Way and Henry Street until to mid-December while we upgrade the culverts at Pakenham Creek.
Detours in place via Princes Highway, McGregor Road and Princes Freeway with delays of up to 20 minutes expected.
During this time, there will also be changes to bus routes and pedestrian footpaths.
Bald Hill Road and Racecourse Road changed traffic conditions
Bald Hill Road is closed on the eastern side of Racecourse Road until mid-February 2026 as we work to build the new intersection.
Detours in place via Princes Highway, McGregor Road and Princes Freeway with delays of up to 20 minutes expected.
To help drivers travel through the area while Bald Hill Road is closed on the eastern side of Racecourse Road, drivers will be able to turn left-in/left-out and right-in/right-out to move between Peet Street and Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road.
Impacts to pedestrian footpaths
While Racecourse Road is closed between Cameron Way and Henry Street from 7am, Tuesday 30 September to mid-December the footpaths on Racecourse Road over Pakenham Creek will be closed.
Detours will be in place via the footpath in the Ascot Estate and Simon Drive or via the temporary path at Pakenham Creek.
At times, we may need to close paths due to wet weather. When this happens a shuttle bus service will operate between 6am and 8pm to help pedestrians cross the creek, with expected waiting times of up to 20 minutes.
Impacts to bus services
While Racecourse Road is closed between Cameron Way and Henry Street from 7am, Tuesday 30 September to mid-December bus routes 840, 927 and 929 will not operate down Racecourse Road, Atkins Street, Irving Road, Barrington Drive and Cameron Way.
Bus services will detour using Henry Street and John Street, with temporary bus stops in place.
