Major Road Projects Victoria has turned on the last set of traffic lights for the Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road Upgrade, completing the 10th and final intersection upgrade on the project.
Crews switched on the lights last week as part of works on Berwick-Cranbourne Road to create greater access to the new facility once it opens later this year.
The project has delivered almost 10 kilometres of new lanes, with motorists now able to enjoy seamless journeys with two lanes in each direction all the way from South Gippsland Highway to Heatherton Road, following the 2023 completion of the Narre Warren North Road Upgrade.
“Our last new traffic light was switched on last week, further increasing connections for Berwick-Cranbourne Road and Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road,” MRPV Program Director Marc Peterson.
“This will enable easier access for staff and visitors to make navigating the new-look precinct safe and simple.
“This is the 10th and final intersection we’ve improved on the Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road Upgrade ahead of completion of major works in the coming weeks.”
Replacing roundabouts along Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road with signalised intersections will ease congestion, with sequenced traffic lights in the area to provide more reliable travel times for locals and easier access for emergency service vehicles travelling through the area.
The Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road Upgrade now features more than nine kilometres of shared walking and cycling paths as well as safer crossing points at traffic signals, providing a better connection to the nearby residents and educational institutions, Casey Stadium, Casey RACE and the Cranbourne main street shopping area.
New service roads were built making it safer and easier to access Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road from local streets.
As completion of major works nears, this project, alongside the Hall Road Upgrade and recent upgrades to Thompsons Road and Western Port Highway will make it easier and safer to move around Cranbourne.
Until October 2024, there will be ad-hoc lane closures and speed reductions in place to complete minor work.
