Safer journeys are en route for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians, with works to upgrade the intersection of Lemonwood Drive and Mickleham Road set to begin this month.
The upgrade will reduce congestion and make the Greenvale intersection safer for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists in the area.
As a result, Major Road Projects Victoria will close Lemonwood Drive at Mickleham Road from October 5 to late November.
As part of the upgrades, shared walking and cycling paths will be built, new line markings and traffic lights will be installed, and the surface of the road will be removed and replaced.
Traffic management will be in place with lane closures expected and reduced speeds of 40km/h for the safety of both the community and road workers, so delays can be expected when travelling through the work site.
Major Road Projects Victoria program director Adrian Furner explained that once the intersection re-opens, the western side of the intersection will be complete.
The project will then shift its focus to works on the eastern side of the intersection in early 2024.
“New traffic lights and dedicated turning lanes will give locals a safer and improved journey through the upgraded intersection – which caters for thousands of road users every day,” Mr Furner said.
Stage 1 of the Mickleham Road Upgrade will replace the roundabout at Somerton and Mickleham roads with a new traffic light intersection, including priority bus lanes to better manage traffic flow.
The government says the project will improve safety and congestion for the 25,000 vehicles that use the road each day. The Mickleham Road Upgrade – Stage 1 is set to be complete in mid-2025.
Gerald Lynch
