Work to extend Bridge Road, Cobblebank, between Ferris Road and Adelong Boulevard, is under way
The $10 million project, which will link the Atherstone and Robinsons Rise estates, will provide access to the future Melton Hospital, expected to open in 2029, and to the St Francis Catholic
School, the construction of which is near completion.
The state government has contributed $620,000 to the project to support sewerage and conduit works required to service the hospital.
The roadworks will include an 830-metre extension to Bridge Road between Ferris Road and Adelong Boulevard, the upgrade of the intersection at Ferris Road to a signalised intersection, the extension of all services and associative works surrounding the area on Ferris Road.
A cultural heritage management plan, including specialist site inductions, has been completed and preliminary site establishment and construction has commenced.
The Bridge Road extension is scheduled to be completed by mid 2024.
Melton council expects minimal disruption to residents, motorists and the community during the construction works.
The latter part of construction will also include the signalisation of the Ferris Road and Bridge Road intersection.
Council will continue to work closely with St Francis Catholic School to ensure that ongoing access via Alfred Road is safe and secured for the duration of the project.
Mayor Lara Carli said the new road is key to unlocking Cobblebank’s full potential.
“This road connects our communities, provides access to the new school and future hospital precinct and will be instrumental to attracting further investment in this area,” she said.
