The Bridge Inn Road Upgrade has achieved a new milestone with the completion of major works at a key intersection in Doreen.
The works have delivered improvements that will make the intersection at Bassets Road and Vantage Point Boulevard safer and more reliable for drivers, cyclists and walkers.
The improvements to both sides of the intersection include upgraded lanes and medians along with new traffic signals, turning lanes, kerbs and sections of walking and cycling path.
Crews closed both sides of the intersection in late 2023 to safely undertake the improvements. The team reopened the Bassets Road side in late February and the Vantage Point Boulevard on Wednesday, April 24, marking the completion of the intersection upgrade.
The improvements to the intersection are vital to the project’s aim of helping Bridge Inn Road’s users get home sooner and safer and improving access to Mernda’s train station and town centre.
As part of the Big Build, the Bridge Inn Road Upgrade is adding extra lanes in both directions between Plenty and Yan Yean roads.
Other improvements include key intersection upgrades and the construction of safety barriers and shared walking and cycling paths to improve safety and connectivity.
Yan Yean MP Lauren Kathage said it is nice to see the intersection back open.
“It’s really exciting seeing this project come to life. A major intersection like this reopening is a huge step forward in the life of this project. I want to thank all the residents who live around here and have been so patient while this important work takes place,” she said.
“When finished, this project will completely change the game for those of us that use it every day, there will be more lanes and faster and safer travel around our community.
“We’ve ticked off most of the intersections now and soon our patience will be rewarded.
