Road closures in place

Exits off Princes Highway into Pakenham are continuing to take shape as part of the Pakenham Roads Upgrade project. (Supplied)

Pakenham road users are advised of upcoming road closures as part of the Pakenham Roads Upgrade project, with delays and detours in place.

The citybound exit from the Princes Freeway to Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road is closed until mid-November for Princes Freeway upgrade works, with road users advised to take the following exit at McGregor Road and use either the Princes Highway or Southeast Boulevard to reach Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road.

The Warragul-bound entry ramp will also remain closed until mid November.

Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road between Southeast Boulevard and Peet Street, including both citybound freeway ramps, will be closed from 8pm to 5am on Wednesday 9 October and Thursday 10 October, with detours in place via Southeast Boulevard, McGregor Road and the Princes Highway with delays of up to 15 minutes expected.

The Big Build Roads team are closing the Princes Freeway in both directions between McGregor Road and the Nar Nar Goon interchange 6pm to 5am on Wednesday 9 October and Thursday 10 October to install traffic sensors, light poles and freeway signs.

Detours will be in place via McGregor Road and Princes Highway with delays of up to 10 minutes expected.