Early works have started on the $222 million Mickleham Road upgrade between Somerton Road and Dellamore Boulevard in Greenvale.
Currently in stage one of the project, the early works include setting up temporary fencing, relocating lighting, power, water, sewer and drainage infrastructure, and removing the roundabout and traffic islands at the intersection of Mickleham and Somerton Road.
Some traffic conditions will change as a result of the early works. There will be reduced speed limits, lane closures, and temporary traffic barriers on Mickleham and Somerton roads.
The majority of early works will take place between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Saturday, however there will also be some nightworks and Sunday work to minimise the impact on traffic.
Greenvale MP Iwan Walters said the upgrade will ensure people get to their destinations sooner and safer.
“The upgrade between Somerton Road and Dellamore Boulevard will reduce congestion and improve safety and travel time reliability along Mickleham Road,” he said.
Once stage one is complete the upgrade is projected to provide more reliable journeys for more than 25,000 motorists each day by slashing travel times, reducing congestion during peak hours, improving traffic flow on Mickleham Road, and making it easier and safer to walk and cycle in the area.
Early works for the project began in November and will make way for major construction to begin by mid-2023 with the whole project expected to be complete by 2025.
