Work on the Ison Road Extension is set to begin in early 2025, with the new extension projected to be opened to drivers by the end of 2026.
The extension will result in a 1.3 kilometre, four-lane road between the Ison Road overpass and the Geelong Road freeway interchange at Werribee, providing a direct link to the Princes Freeway.
According to the state government, the new link will improve connectivity between Melbourne and Geelong for local drivers and reduce congestion particularly in central Werribee.
The state government said the new road will cater for over 29,000 daily journeys by 2036 to help accommodate the growing transportation needs of Wyndham and the western suburbs.
Designated walking and cycling paths to Geelong Road have also been outlined as part of the extension.
Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) will deliver the project on behalf of Wyndham council after joint consultation on the pre-construction phase of the project.
Council is funding the Ison Road Extension with a $60 million contribution from the state government’s Growth Area Infrastructure Contribution (GAIC) fund, while contributing an additional $20 million of its own funds.
Wyndham City chief executive Stephen Wall said the road link that will benefit tens of thousands of residents in Australia’s fastest growing region.
