Upcoming works
40km/h through construction zones saves lives
The speed limit on Point Cook Road between the Princes Freeway and Carinza Avenue, and on Central Avenue between Point Cook Road and Bruce Comben Reserve 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.
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 Point Cook Road and Central Avenue are all about getting you and our workers home safe.
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.
As with any major construction project, there will be times when our work activities unavoidably impact residents and businesses close to the project. We have management plans and controls in place to help minimise the impacts.
We'll work closely with nearby residents and businesses to minimise impacts while delivering this essential project.
Noise and vibration
There will be some noise and vibration during construction. Noise and vibration may be generated from moving vehicles, machinery, digging trenches, rock breaking, reversing beepers or generators used to power equipment.
We’ll monitor noise, vibration, light and dust levels to ensure these impacts are kept to a minimum, especially at night.
If works are expected to be noisy, we’ll let nearby residents and businesses know in advance.