June 2026
We’re kicking off major works between Kurrak Road and Orchard Road. We’ll start by creating safe work areas, so we can build the new lanes and shared paths that will form the future upgraded Yan Yean Road.
How we’ll do this
To do this safely, we’ll fix sections of the existing road and install concrete barriers to create protected work areas next to traffic. These barriers will allow crews to safely build the new lanes and paths while keeping traffic moving.
Most of this work will occur at night to help minimise traffic disruptions during the day. This means there will be some disruptions from mid June to early July while crews work overnight to repair potholes, install barriers and set up the work areas.
Once barriers are in place, you’ll notice work areas on either side of the road, and in some areas, both sides of the road. This is because the existing road winds its way through the future road corridor.
We’ll keep you travelling on the existing road while we build the new road beside it. Once we’ve finished the new lanes, traffic will switch onto these so we can upgrade the existing road.
This means traffic conditions and road layouts will change over time, but we’ll keep you updated on what to expect.
Changes to the way you travel
If you normally travel on Yan Yean Road between Kurrak Road and Doctors Gully Road and Bridge Inn Road between 7pm and 5am, there will be changes to your route from mid June to early July.
If you normally travel between Greensborough and Doreen or Laurimar, you’ll follow the major detour via Plenty Road to travel around the closures. For destinations in Yarrambat and Doreen, you’ll need to follow local detours at times.
Traffic management will be out on the road from 7pm, with closures in place from 9pm. You’ll still be able to get where you need to go, but there may be some delays, so please allow extra time, follow the signage and take care when travelling through the area.
Access to local homes and businesses
Barriers will be placed on either side of existing driveways so residents and businesses can continue to access properties from Yan Yean Road.
At times, we’ll need to temporarily modify access arrangements while we build sections of road directly outside driveways. When this happens, we’ll be in touch with affected residents and businesses to explain what to expect and how access will be maintained.
What’s coming up
Once barriers are in place, we will begin removing only the trees necessary to make space for the new lanes and paths, and will move underground and above-ground services out of the way, such as electricity, gas, and telecommunications.
Then we can start earthworks to get the surface to the right level for the layers of crushed rock to be placed that will form the strong base of the future road.
In the north
Around the new intersection of Yan Yean, Doctor Gully and Bridge Inn roads, we’re continuing to move underground services out of the way of the future lanes and paths.
In June we’ll start building the new section of Bridge Inn Road near the Doreen business precinct that will connect to the signalised intersection of Yan Yean, Bridge Inn and Doctors Gully roads.
There are changed traffic arrangements and pedestrian detours in place while do this, so keep an eye out for signage and make sure you are subscribed to email updates to stay up to date.
Updated designs – Kurrak Road to Orchard Road
If you missed our recent community information sessions, you can view the new designs to explore the improvements we’ve made.
You can also stay up to date on upcoming disruptions by signing up for future updates.