WORKS have officially begun on the second stage of the Yan Yean Road upgrade, which will involve significant work on the intersection of Kurrak Road, Bridge Inn Road and Doctors Gully Road which will deliver improvements in travel time for families in the northern suburbs.
The delivery of the works will be completed by Australian-owned and operated company Decmil, who has been appointed to do the works from Bridge Inn Road to Orchard Road.
From October 20, crews have been working overnight to install concrete safety barriers, and the team will now work behind these barriers to build the new intersection and prepare the corridor for major works. Activities will include earthworks, drainage installation, staged vegetation removal, and establishing temporary project fencing.
The Doreen Recreation Reserve has now become part of the project’s construction area to ensure community safety and will be temporarily closed to the public while works progress.
The full upgrade will duplicate lanes between Kurrak Road, Bridge Inn Road and Doctors Gully Road, upgrade nine intersections, and deliver 11 kilometres of new walking and cycling paths.
The upgrade will reduce congestion, improve safety, and slash travel times for the 24,000 motorists who use this route each day.
The mature River Red Gums opposite Activity Way will be retained as part of the final design. The project will also reduce the road profile at Doctors Gully Road to address community concerns about potential through-traffic.
Construction on the Southern Package between Orchard Road and Kurrak Road is set to begin in mid-2026.
Member for Yan Yean, Lauren Kathage, said it was a delight to bring the project to life.
“I’m proud to fulfill my commitment to deliver this upgrade. I know how much this will improve the morning and afternoon runs for busy families and how much people will appreciate smoother and safer trips,” she said.
Federal Member for McEwen, Rob Mitchell, said the changes make a difference to the community.
“I’m proud to have secured funding from the Albanese Labor Government to make this project happen. This is what real action does for our community when we work together,” he said.
