Two vital road upgrades that will cut congestion, improve travel times and boost safety in Melbourne’s growing western have been announced.
The State and Commonwealth Governments have announced up to $333.5 million will be invested towards the Werribee Main Road – Princes Freeway Interchange Upgrade and the Ballan Road Intersection Upgrade.
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, making it safer and easier for the daily 10,000 motorists that use the intersection.
In Wyndham Vale, the Ballan Road Intersection Upgrade will replace the current roundabout with traffic lights at McGrath, Ballan and Greens roads, as well as deliver better walking and cycling paths to improve connectivity and safety.
The projects will both build on 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.
