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Princes Freeway Interchanges Upgrade - Stage 1

The Princes Freeway Upgrade includes:

  • upgrading the freeway interchanges at Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road, replacing both roundabouts with traffic lights
  • building an extra bridge over the Princes Freeway at Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road to provide 2 lanes in each direction
  • building new east-facing ramps to and from the Princes Freeway at McGregor Road
  • adding 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
  • adding extra lanes on Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road between Peet Street and Southeast Boulevard/Livestock Way, so that it is 2 lanes in each direction
  • installing new shared walking and cycling paths to improve pedestrian and cyclist connectivity
  • installing safety barriers and new street lighting to improve safety.

Princes Freeway interchanges upgrade map

Artist's impressions