Two important road upgrades are underway for Melton, with council starting work on the Greigs Road-Mount Cottrell Road intersection, as well as Bulmans Road.
The intersection at Greigs Road and Mount Cottrell Road in Thornhill Park, which has a history of accidents, will be replaced with a new roundabout following feedback from residents and road users.
Council said the roundabout will make the intersection safer for all road users, reduce road delays by increasing traffic flow and make it easier for heavy vehicles to navigate the area.
Partial closures and detours will be kept to a minimum to limit disruption to residents however they will be necessary at times to complete the project.
The project is expected to be completed in April next year.
Bulmans Road, about 1.4 kilometres between Westlake Drive and Centenary Avenue, will be sealed, widened and realigned, with new kerbs, underground drainage, median islands, on-street parking, and a shared pedestrian and cycle path.
Bulmans Road connects Harkness and Melton West with Melton, Woodgrove Shopping Centre and the Western Freeway as well as being home to two major local Schools.
The upgrades on Bulmans Road will take place in stages and are expected to be completed by March 2025.
Stage 1A, which is currently underway, is expected to be completed by the end of January 2024. During Stage 1A upgrades the southbound traffic lane on Bulmans Road will be closed and detours will be in place.
Council has worked with nearby schools, childcare centres and community centres to reduce disruptions during drop off and pick up times.
Melton mayor Kathy Majdlik said council has listened to the community’s feedback about traffic congestion and safety issues and council is working hard to improve the city’s road network.
“We are working during the holiday period as much as possible to minimise the impact of traffic, but there will still be delays and we appreciate the community’s patience and understanding,” she said.
“[Bulmans Road] is one of our city’s most important roads and these essential upgrades will reduce congestion, boost traffic flow, improve safety and reduce travel times.”
