All lanes are now open on Epping Road after years of major works.
The four-kilometre stretch of upgraded lanes opened in December and will boost travel in Melbourne’s north, according to the Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA).
A VIDA spokesperson said the upgrade will make travel safer and smoother for the 35,000 drivers who use the road between Epping and Wollert daily.
While major construction has finished, crews will continue to finish works along Epping Road over the coming months.
VIDA said temporary lane and side road closures will occur at times to protect workers and the community during this phase.
VIDA said the upgrades which started in mid-2022, were delivered on schedule.
“This upgrade not only more than doubles road capacity but also strengthens local connections for pedestrians and cyclists.”
As part of the works, five intersections were upgraded and traffic lights were installed at Park Street.
Other upgrades include improved pedestrian traffic lights and shared pedestrian and cycling paths between Lyndarum Drive and Craigieburn Road East.
Crews also installed 6.8km of safety guardrail, and planted 102,000 native plants along the road.
The project was delivered as part of the federal government’s $3.3 billion suburban roads upgrade funding.
Details: bigbuild.vic.gov.au/epping
