Major works are underway to build the Ison Road Extension in Werribee, which will help provide a vital new link to the Princes Freeway.
Crews have begun earthworks for the extension, which will connect with the Ison Road Overpass to form the link to the freeway.
The extension project will build a 1.3-kilometre, four-lane road between the overpass and Geelong Road at the Werribee Main Road-Princes Freeway interchange.
Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) said the link will help enhance connectivity, improve safety and reduce congestion, particularly in central Werribee.
With the overpass also under construction, drivers will be able to use the link by the end of 2026.
The link will also include walking and cycling paths along the overpass and the extension to Geelong Road, boosting local active transport opportunities.
MRPV program director Tim Price said crews were excited to start major works on the Ison Road Extension.
“This project will deliver real benefits by improving safety and creating better connections for local residents and businesses,” he said.
MRPV and construction partner Decmil will build the extension on behalf of Wyndham council.
The $80 million extension project is jointly funded by the state government and council, with $60 million from the government’s Growth Area Infrastructure Contribution (GAIC) fund.
Mayor Mia Shaw said the transport link will improve access to jobs, schools and essential services.
“The Ison Road Extension will be a vital investment in Wyndham’s future to improve connections for our rapidly growing community and help ease congestion in central Werribee,” she said.
To build on the benefits of the new link, the state and federal governments recently announced joint funding for the Werribee Main Road – Princes Freeway Interchange Upgrade.
This project will build an improved Geelong-bound exit ramp and city-bound entry ramp, a new lane to the Werribee Main Road bridge and add traffic lights at key intersections.
These improvements are expected to cut peak travel times by over 10 minutes, increase capacity, and reduce bottlenecks and dangerous queuing in peak periods, making it safer and easier for the 10,000 motorists who use the interchange daily.
Planning work is continuing on the interchange upgrade. Construction timelines will be known once planning has progressed further.
Details: bigbuild.vic.gov.au/roads.
