WHITTLESEA: Boost for Epping-Wollert road
Crews thismonth began major works to improve Epping Rd’s intersection with Linfield Pde at Wollert..
These works will include upgrading the northbound lanes, building a new median and kerbs, and installing new drainage, traffic signals, safety barriers and street lighting.
Linfield Pde is temporarily closed at Epping Rd until early July so crews can safely upgrade the intersection.
Access to Linfield Pde will be maintained via Lyndarum Drive and De Rossi Boulevard. Delays of up to five minutes are expected. Access to homes and businesses will be maintained.
Once the intersection upgrade is complete, Linfield Pde will reopen in a temporary arrangement until crews finish building the northbound lanes on Epping Rd between Craigieburn Rd East and Lyndarum Drive.
During the intersection works, access to adjacent Baltrum Drive will temporarily change for the safety of crews and road users. Access from Epping Rd will be left in and left out only, with traffic lights not operating while the intersection is upgraded.
Access to Baltrum Drive for traffic southbound on Epping Rd will be unchanged. Access for northbound traffic will be via Pine Park Drive.
Access to businesses on Baltrum Drive will be maintained at all times. People are encouraged to continue supporting these businesses during the intersection works.
The Fulham Way/Epping Rd bus stop will be temporarily closed during these works. People can use the bus stop on Pine Park Drive to travel on bus route 356.
Along with upgrading key intersections, the Epping Road Upgrade is adding lanes in each direction between Craigieburn Road East and Memorial Avenue.
Major Road Projects Victoria is delivering the project with construction partner McConnell Dowell.