A major upgrade is underway in Wollert as crews begin significant works at the intersection of Linfield Parade and Epping Road– part of a $131 million investment aimed at easing congestion and improving safety for the 35,000 drivers who use the key arterial each day.
The works mark a fresh milestone in the Epping Road Upgrade project, with northbound lanes set to be rebuilt, a new median and kerbs installed, and critical drainage, lighting, safety barriers and traffic signals added.
The state government’s goal is smoother, safer, and more reliable travel between Wollert and Epping.
“We look forward to improving Linfield Parade’s intersection with Epping Road, which is vital to the project’s goal of safer and more- reliable travel between Wollert and Epping,” said Major Road Projects Victoria program director Dipal Sorathia.
To allow the works to proceed safely, Linfield Parade is closed at Epping Road until early July.
However, access remains available via Lyndarum Drive and De Rossi Boulevard, with delays of up to five minutes expected.
Access to nearby Baltrum Drive is also temporarily changing.
Vehicles travelling northbound on Epping Road will need to use Pine Park Drive to reach Baltum Drive, while access for southbound traffic remains unchanged.
The intersection’s traffic lights will be turned off during works, but businesses along Baltrum Drive will remain open.
The Fulham Way/Epping Road bus stop will also be temporarily closed, with route 356 passengers redirected to Pine Park Drive.
Once the intersection is complete, Linfield Parade will reopen in a temporary format until the final phase of the Epping Road Upgrade– widening northbound lanes between Craigieburn Road East and Lyndarum Drive– is finished.
The project will also deliver new shared-use paths for cyclists and pedestrians, alongside added lanes between Craigieburn Road East and Memorial Avenue.
“We thank the community for its patience as we continue working to deliver the Epping Road Upgrade,” Mr Sorathia said.
The works are being delivered by Major Road Projects Victoria in partnership with construction company McConnell Dowell.
Completion is expected in late 2025.
