Sunbury motorists are driving towards a more reliable traffic flow after the completion of Francis Boulevard intersection works on May 16.
Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) announced the upgrade completion to Sunbury’s busiest arterial road, which will pave the way for intersection commissioning and lane widening later in the year.
MRPV program director Dipal Sorathia said the upgrades will help to reduce travel time and increase reliability.
“Crews have worked hard to get the Francis Boulevard-Sunbury Road intersection open … with minimal traffic delays to motorists and local businesses,” Mr Sorathia said.
“Signalising this intersection is a vital part of the Sunbury Road Upgrade – and these works at Goonawarra will give drivers the smoother and more reliable trips they deserve.
“It’s great to see major works completed, and locals can look forward to more benefits when the ultimate intersection is commissioned later this year.”
The road works have provided an upgrade through building traffic islands, and preparing the road for new turning lanes which will replace the former roundabout controlling movements.
The Sunbury Road upgrade is also delivering new traffic lanes and shared-use paths between Powlett Street and Bulla-Diggers Rest Road, and there will be intersection upgrades and the construction of a second Jacksons Creek crossing with a new bridge over the waterway.
The final intersections for the upgrade will be commissioned at Lancefield Road later this year and installed at the entrance to the Sunbury Eco-Hub.
The project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025.
Zoe Moffatt
