The upgrade of a notorious Point Cook intersection is finally about to get underway.
The intersection of Point Cook and Sneydes roads has long been a concern for local residents due to the amount of traffic congestion and car accidents that have occurred there.
But after repeated delays, and months of pre-construction work, the installation of traffic lights, pedestrian crossings and extra lanes are set to start in the next week.
“Delivering lights and duplicating Point Cook Road at this intersection will make it safer for every road user at this intersection, and seeing the final works begin is terrific,” said Point Cook MP Mathew Hilakari.
“Thank you to every member of our community for their patience and careful driving during the delivery of these works.”
In order for major construction works to be done, traffic management will be set up and changes made along Point Cook Road between the Jamieson Way/ Sanctuary Lakes Boulevard roundabout and Gramercy Boulevard, to help create a safe works area for construction crews while still allowing two-way traffic.
To reduce traffic disruption, these works will be done at night between 8pm and 5am.
Local residents are advised that there will be some lane closures and reduced speed limits along Point Cook Road and there will be low to medium noise from equipment and machinery.
Night works are expected to last for one week and once complete, construction will revert to 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
For more information, visit: www.vicroads.vic.gov.au
