Semi-permanent traffic lights having an impact at the Werribee Main Road Interchange, according to the state government.
Executed by Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) and jointly funded by the state and federal governments, the lights are part of the Wyndham Ring Road Project.
MRPV data shows queuing in the afternoon peak has significantly reduced, and while there is still some queuing on the ramp the length has reduced.
Journeys on the Princes Freeway outbound from Werribee River to Werribee Main Road overpass are now averaging four minutes, nearly two minutes less than before the installation.
The peak travel period through the overpass has also shrunk by 30 minutes – starting 20 minutes later at 4.40pm and finishing 10 minutes earlier at 6.40pm.
Werribee MP John Lister welcomed the news, following his advocacy and the input from many in the community around the need for a solution.
“As someone who uses our roads every day, I understand that people want more local roads to get home sooner and safer.
“I will continue to work in government fighting for our community, delivering an upgraded Main Road Interchange.”
Over the coming months road users will see more roadworks and diversions in place as more works on local roads are being done to reduce congestion.
Werribee, Wyndham Vale and Manor Lakes road users are encouraged to sign up to SMS alerts from MRPV: https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/roads/email-and-sms-updates
