Melbourne’s Watson Street Interchange Upgrade in Wallan will deliver safer and more reliable journeys for motorists
Major construction works are now underway on the Watson Street Interchange Upgrade in Wallan, Melbourne.
The project will see Watson Street transformed into a full diamond interchange, adding a new outbound exit ramp and inbound entry ramp to the Hume Freeway, which will help improve access for locals, freight and visitors.
When complete, the upgraded interchange will improve safety, reduce congestion and support Wallan’s continued growth, strengthening connections between the Hume Freeway, the town centre and the Wallan East industrial precinct.
Following site investigations, community engagement and establishment of the site compound late last year, crews have begun ground preparation and construction of temporary pavement to keep traffic moving while the new interchange is built.
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Works will include laying temporary pavement on the north side of Watson Street between McCarthy Court and Wallara Waters Boulevard, installing temporary safety barriers and signage, and preparing the ground around the interchange for major construction.
Temporary pavement will allow traffic lanes to shift slightly north, maintaining one lane in each direction on Watson Street so motorists can continue to travel through the area while work progresses.
Once barriers are in place, crews will begin ground works including soil removal, establishment of environmental protection zones and vegetation management within the road reserve, supported by qualified arborists and ecologists.
“Starting major construction means we’re getting on with delivering a safer, more efficient interchange that keeps traffic moving while building for Wallan’s future,” Victorian transport infrastructure minister Gabrielle Williams says.
The Watson Street Interchange Upgrade is scheduled for completion by late 2027.