Two major Victorian road upgrades will cut congestion and improve travel times in Melbourne’s growing western suburbs
The Federal and Victorian governments have announced up to $333.5 million will be invested towards the Werribee Main Road – Princes Freeway Interchange Upgrade, as well as the the Ballan Road Intersection Upgrade in Melbourne’s west.
The Werribee Main Road – Princes Freeway Interchange Upgrade will deliver more traffic lights at key intersections, a roundabout at the Princes Freeway exit ramp to Wests Road, a new lane to the Werribee Main Road bridge, and an improved citybound entry ramp – cutting peak travel times by over 10 minutes every day.
These improvements will increase capacity, while reducing bottlenecks and dangerous queuing in peak periods, the state government says, making it safer and easier for the 10,000 daily motorists that use the intersection.
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In Wyndham Vale, the Ballan Road Intersection Upgrade will replace the current roundabout with traffic lights at McGrath, Ballan and Greens roads, and provide better walking and cycling paths to improve connectivity and safety.
“Every Victorian wants to spend less time stuck in traffic and more time with family,” Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan says.
“That’s why we’re delivering major road upgrades across Melbourne’s west and faster and safer journeys for decades to come.”
Both projects will build upon the benefits of the Ison Road Overpass and Extension – which is expected to be completed next year – allowing motorists in Melbourne’s west to travel seamlessly in and around Werribee’s town centre.
1,624 jobs are expected to be created from the two upgrades, with construction timelines to be confirmed once detailed design plans progress.