The upgrade of Sunbury Road is shifting up a gear this summer, with traffic switching to the other side of the road as construction works ramp up.
The state government is widening the road from two lanes to four.
A new worksite will be created on the southern side of the road, with motorists moved onto three kilometres of newly-built road between Bulla-Diggers Road Road/ Loemans Road roundabout and Shepherds Lane.
By shifting traffic in this way, crews will create a new work zone to start rehabilitating the Sunbury bound lanes while keeping traffic moving on the newly constructed pavement.
One lane in each direction will be maintained along the full length of works and reduced speed limits will be implemented to ensure worker safety.
Sunbury MP Josh Bull said the upgrade would help create a safer and more reliable journey on Sunbury Road.
“Crews are making significant progress on the Sunbury Road Upgrade as we move to new traffic arrangements to allow for the next stages of construction,” he said.
“Whether it’s delivering the level crossing removal we did earlier this year at Gap Road, or making real time improvements to Sunbury Road every day, these investments deliver safer journeys and support local jobs.”
As part of the upgrade, Lancefield Road will be shut throughout January and February.
Temporary traffic lights are replacing the roundabout at the Lancefield Road intersection to allow the next stage of construction to begin, ultimately allowing traffic to flow more smoothly to and from the existing Sunbury town centre and Goonawarra.
These signals will become fully operational later in 2023, once widening of Sunbury Road is complete.
Workers are also forging ahead on the new Jacksons Creek bridge – with the bridge piling works to be completed next month, in preparation for the installation of concrete beams that will support the new bridge.
Once complete, this vital upgrade will improve traffic flow, connect existing and emerging communities to the Sunbury town centre and accommodate for future residential and commercial growth along Sunbury Road.
Major Road Projects Victoria is encouraging drivers to slow down and drive safely through construction zones – even though sometimes you might not be able to see workers behind the barriers, they’re still there.
The Sunbury Road Upgrade will be completed in 2025.
