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Stage 1 - Princes Freeway Interchanges Upgrade

Pakenham Roads Upgrade

As part of the Princes Freeway Interchanges Upgrade we:

  • upgraded the freeway interchanges at Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road, replacing both roundabouts with traffic lights
  • built an extra bridge over the Princes Freeway at Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road to provide 2 lanes in each direction
  • built new east-facing ramps to and from the Princes Freeway at McGregor Road
  • added an extra lane in each direction on the freeway between McGregor and Healesville-Koo Wee Rup roads to connect the entry and exit ramps between the 2 interchanges
  • added extra lanes on Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road between Peet Street and Southeast Boulevard/Livestock Way, to provide 2 lanes in each direction
  • installed new shared walking and cycling paths to improve pedestrian and cyclist connectivity
  • installed safety barriers and new street lighting to improve safety.

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