Major works on the Melton Highway will progress in the coming weeks, with additional lanes and a new centre median set to be constructed.
With about 23,000 vehicles travelling on the Melton Highway each day, the state’s Melton Highway Infill Duplication Project is aimed at making trips smoother and reducing delays.
As part of this upgrade, additional lanes and a new centre median will be built between Crown Drive and The Regency, aiming to improve traffic flow and cater to rapid population growth in the region.
New safety barriers, kerbs, drainage and street lighting will also be installed, and the existing shared use path on the south side of Melton Highway will be extended and connected.
Crews are also upgrading and aligning the intersection of the Melton Highway and Leakes Road in Plumpton.
Turning lanes will be added to the intersection to improve traffic flow as part of the upgrade, and new traffic lights and pedestrian facilities will be installed to enable safer crossings.
New street lighting will improve visibility at night, and the road will be resurfaced with new kerbing and improved drainage.
Drivers can expect reduced speed limits and changed conditions while travelling through these construction works and are encouraged to obey traffic controllers and speed signage while driving appropriate to the conditions.
Works to upgrade the intersection of the Melton Highway and Leakes Road are now underway and are anticipated for completion late this year, and the Melton Highway Infill Duplication project is expected to be complete by mid-2026.
