A construction contract has been awarded for a major road upgrade which will improve safety and ease congestion for motorists in Melbourne’s north
Australian owned and operated company Winslow has been awarded the construction contract to deliver Melbourne’s Watson Street Interchange Upgrade in Wallan.
The $175 million project will deliver new freeway ramps and upgraded connections to make it easier for motorists to enter and exit the Hume Freeway, while new traffic signals on both sides of the interchange will improve safety and traffic flow.
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Early works will begin later this year, with crews already on site carrying out investigations and establishing the site compound ahead of major construction starting in early 2026, with the project scheduled for completion by late 2027.
Once complete, the state government says the new interchange will make it safer and easier for drivers travelling in and out of Wallan, improving access for up to 30,000 journeys every day and reducing congestion on local roads.
The upgrade will support around 1,100 jobs, supporting Victoria’s construction industry and creating local employment opportunities.