The long-awaited Duncans Road interchange upgrade in Werribee was officially opened last week.
Werribee MP Tim Pallas opened the new Princes Freeway entry ramp for Geelong-bound traffic, which was built as part of the state government’s $1.8 billion Western Roads Upgrade, on Friday.
The Geelong-bound ramp opening follows the completion of a new Melbourne-bound freeway exit ramp, which opened to traffic in November.
A new four-lane bridge over the Princes Freeway has also been built, replacing the former two-lane bridge.
The Duncans Road interchange upgrade features more than 650 metres of new walking and cycling paths.
Landscaping and other minor works at the interchange will continue over the coming months.
“The opening of this new Princes Freeway entry ramp is going to make those trips to Geelong and the Surf Coast much quicker and safer for drivers in Werribee,” Mr Pallas said.
“This vital upgrade will bust congestion on the Duncans Road interchange for the thousands of drivers that use it every day.
“These upgrades will improve connections between Werribee’s town centre and the fast-growing communities of Wyndham Harbour while also making it easier to access to the freeway and the tourism precinct.”
The final remaining Western Roads Upgrade project, Palmers Road between the Princes Freeway and the Western Freeway, is due to be completed in the coming months.
The project will see two extra lanes added in each direction between Princes Freeway and Sayers Road, one extra lane added in each direction between Sayers Road and Boundary Road and two extra lanes added in each direction between Boundary Road and Western Freeway.
New walking and cycling paths and a new overpass for the Federation Trail will also be constructed.
The Western Roads Upgrade includes the resurfacing of 37 roads to improve quality and safety, and the maintenance of more than 260 kilometres of road from Footscray to Werribee for the next 20 years.
