Ryan Road is set to become a new signalised intersection on the highway as Pakenham East continues to develop.
Recently, the council provided notice for the public acquisition of 2 Ryan Road for future upgrades to the intersection.
As part of the Pakenham East Precinct Structure Plan, the council is obliged to acquire land so that developers can upgrade this part of the Princes Highway as they build the future urban area.
“To meet the needs of expected population growth and provide safe access around developing estates, the Pakenham East Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) requires that the Ryan Road and Princes Highway junction be upgraded into a major signalised intersection,” the council’s General Manager Corporate Services, Wayne Mack said.
“Council needs to acquire additional land on Ryan Road to meet the requirements set by the PSP for the delivery of the future intersection upgrade. These works will be completed by developers and will be consistent with the requirements of the Department of Transport and Planning, service authorities, and council.”
The upgrades will also provide new turning lanes, pedestrian crossings and shared pathways.
Development continues through the new suburb, particularly near Ryan Road.
To the south, near the new East Pakenham Station, the Maple Grove Estate is being built.
The state government will also build a new primary school within this estate at a later time.
