Project update

Site survey works

Throughout September, we’ll complete site surveys on Yan Yean, Doctors Gully and Bridge Inn roads to locate and identify underground services that will need to be moved in the future to make way for new lanes and paths.

What we’ll be doing and when

We’ll identify and locate underground services, including gas lines, sewer assets, stormwater drains, telecommunications and electrical services, and do asphalt and soil testing within the road reserve between:

9.30am and 3pm, Monday to Friday during the school term
7am and 5pm, on Saturdays as required and Monday to Friday during the school holidays

During these works, you may notice an increase in noise and an increase in workers, construction vehicles and equipment in the area. We do not expect any service disruptions to homes or businesses.

While we work, there will be some traffic disruptions to roads in the area, including reduced speed limits to 40km/h, temporary lane closures, and stop/slow traffic control.

We’ll close the entry from Yan Yean Road to Activity Way at times during our works. You’ll be able to access the shopping precinct via the Bridge Inn Road Service Road and Yellow Brick Road. Access to KFC will also be available at all times.

Detour map

Northern section update – intersection of Bridge Inn, Yan Yean and Doctors Gully roads

We’re on track to start major works on the northern section of the project in November this year with our preferred contractor, Decmil. Over the next weeks, crews will be out on site completing important site surveys that help us better understand the conditions in the project area.

Before we start major works, we’ll set up the site compound for this section of the project, which will serve as a home base for our project team and work crews while we build the upgrade. We’ll also install temporary concrete safety barriers along the sides of the road to create safe working areas for our crews to build the upgrade. We’ll share more information about these works closer to when they start.

How we’ll build the northern section of the project

To build the new traffic light intersection on Yan Yean, Bridge Inn and Doctors Gully roads we’ll install concrete safety barriers along the sides of the road and lower the speed limits, so that our crews can work safely separated from traffic.

You’ll then see us relocating underground utility services like water, power, gas and telecommunications lines, moving them out of the way of where the new intersection will be built.

We’ll then work behind barriers to build the new lanes and kerbs that will form the upgraded intersection, as well as some temporary asphalt to use in the next phase of works. To speed things up, we’ll work on all four sides of the current roundabout at the same time to bring the upgrade to life.

While we may still need to have some minor disruptions at times during this phase of works, we’ll be able to keep Yan Yean Road, Bridge Inn Road and Doctors Gully Road open as normal for drivers as we work on the sides of the road.

Phase 1 Map

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The next step of major works will be to connect the new intersection to the current roads. During this phase, we’ll shift traffic onto temporary asphalt built in the previous phase so that we work on the existing ‘old road’ behind barriers. We’ll be able to maintain major traffic movements in all directions through the intersection so you can still get to where you’re going.

During this phase we’ll have disruptions and road closures at night so we can move barriers and shift traffic while there are less drivers on the road.

Once we’ve built the links between the existing roads and the new road alignment, we’ll open the new traffic light intersection.

Works will then focus on the Doreen Business Precinct, including the new traffic light intersection at Activity Way and Yan Yean Road. We’ll build the new access points to the business area first before closing any roads, so you can still easily access all your local businesses while we work.

In this phase, we’ll also complete finishing works across the project area including turning on streetlights, footpath works, and landscaping.

Southern section — between Orchard and Kurrak roads

In August, we started the process of selecting a construction partner for this section of the project, keeping us on track to start major works in mid-2026. We’re also continuing to progress our designs, developing the existing concept design into a reference design.

To give us the information we need for this, site surveys between Orchard and Kurrak roads will continue for the rest of the year.

Designing the southern section of the project

On the southern section of the project, we’ve defined the outcomes we need to achieve to deliver an upgrade that will make journeys in Melbourne's north quicker, easier and safer, while minimising impacts and leaving a positive legacy to the natural environment.

Concept design

Balancing these factors, we’ve developed a concept design that describes the main features of the upgrade: more lanes in each direction, signalised intersections and new roundabouts, and providing places to safely turn around.

Now we’re using data collected from site investigations to develop a reference design for the project.

We also collect information from key stakeholders like adjacent landowners and councils to consider throughout the design development process, making sure we're considering all of our requirements under the Environmental Management Framework.

Reference design

This reference design will detail the cross sections of the new road and paths, and locations for key features.

We expect to complete the reference design by the end of the year, which we’ll share with the local community so you can get a better idea of what the upgrade will look like.

It's important to note that the reference designis not the final design for the project. It is a conceptual plan that evolves as the project progresses through further planning, design, and construction phases.

Detailed design

Our preferred construction partner for the southern section will use the reference design as a starting point and make proposals to enhance or improve the design to create the detailed design.

Any changes made in this stage must meet all the Environmental Performance Requirements for the project. With the key objectives that the project needs to achieve well defined, we leave the ’how’ open to innovation and ideas from our construction partner.

Community drop-in sessions

We were excited to pop up in Yarrambat in July to meet members of the local community at our information sessions. Over the two sessions, we met and spoke to over 80 residents to share information on the project design and plans for construction.

If you missed us, don’t worry. To keep the community up-to-date, we’ll be hosting drop-in sessions at the Yarrambat Park Golf Course, where you can meet with members of the project team to discuss the project.

Meet your Community Reference Group members

We’ve established a Community Reference Group (CRG) to help keep the community involved and informed throughout planning and construction.

The 12 members participating in the CRG represent a diverse mix of voices, interests, and community groups who will share their local knowledge and advocate for the community.

To help you get to know your community representatives better, we’ve published a profile of the CRG members on our community page.

View our Community page.