A two-week construction project will start this month as part of its $6 million Donnybrook Road and Mitchell Street Improvement project.
The Kalkallo project includes construction of a new left-turn lane for southbound travel onto the Hume Freeway at the intersection of Donnybrook Road and Mitchell Street helping alleviate peak-time queuing and delays.
Member for Kalkallo Ros Spence said the investment would improve Hume Freeway access and ‘eliminate those dreaded queues’ on Donnybrook Road and Dwyer Street.
“We’re getting on with improving the roads locals rely on every day to get you home sooner and safer,” she said.
“Whilst this short blitz will be frustrating for residents, it avoids months of partial closures which would add to the already extensive delays.
“This project will provide relief for residents while I continue to advocate for the signalisation of this intersection and the duplication of Donnybrook Road.”
Crews will mobilise early this month, ramping up to an around-the-clock construction schedule coinciding with lower traffic volumes over the school holidays.
New lighting, lane resurfacing, widening of the freeway on ramp and other modifications will provide safer, smoother journeys and make access to the freeway easier for residents, commuters and freight operators.
Questions about the project can be directed to Major Road Projects Victoria on 1800 105 105 or for languages other than English 9209 0147.