A NEW 650-metre road that will help more residents have better access to work, education, shopping and public transport is now open in South Morang.
The $15 million Findon Road to Plenty Road extension is a new east-west link that will ease congestion and cut down travel times, particularly on McDonalds Road and around the Mill Park Lakes residential area.
Running from Williamsons Road to Danaher Drive, the extension is an investment through the City of Whittlesea, with features including additional lanes, walking and cycling path connected to the existing Yan Yean Pipe Track and a road bridge over the underpass extension to Mernda.
A local developer completed the connection from Danager Drive to Plenty Road.
City of Whittlesea chair administrator Lydia Wilson said council was committed to developing liveable neighbourhoods through improving the municipality’s transport network.
“This road extension is a critical piece of infrastructure which will in turn allow residents to spend less time in their cars, which will reduce congestion and benefit the environment,” she said.
“Being able to travel safely and efficiently to and from work, school, shops, parks and community facilities is vital to improving the quality of life of our residents.
“I thank all residents for their patience while this complex project has been completed.”
The road has opened with temporary traffic signals in place at the intersection of Findon Road and Williamsons Road, with permanent signals expected to be installed in the next financial year.
