The Allan Labor Government is making sure drivers in Point Cook can get home safer and sooner - with works to upgrade a busy local intersection now underway.
Crews have commenced work on a $19.2 million project to improve the intersection of Point Cook Road and Sneydes Road, with the finished product set to boost safety and keep thousands of drivers on the move.
As part of the intersection's overhaul, new traffic lights will be installed at the Point Cook Road and Sneydes Road intersection, along with new pedestrian crossings, while Point Cook Road's traffic lanes will be duplicated between Jamieson Way and Gramercy Boulevard.
During the project, crews will resurface Point Cook Road between Jamieson Way and Gramercy Boulevard, and upgrade then line marking and street lighting. Crews will also make sure pedestrians and bike riders can get around safely - upgrading the adjoining shared user path.
To eliminate the risk of side impact crashes, the ability for drivers to turn right across Point Cook Road from Middle Park Drive and Point Cook Village will be removed.
'Keep clear' line markings will be installed on Point Cook Road at the Middle Park Drive intersection to provide space for vehicles entering Point Cook Road from Middle Park Drive.
The opening stage of works will focus on setting up traffic management and making changes along Point Cook Road between the Jamieson Way/Sanctuary Lakes Boulevard roundabout and Gramercy Boulevard.
This will help create a safe works area for workers during construction, while allowing two-way traffic to continue flowing on Point Cook Road.
Works on the project are expected to be complete by the end of 2024, weather permitting.
As stated by Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne
"Point Cook is one of our fastest-growing communities and these upgrades will help ease congestion in the area so Victorians can get home to their families sooner and safer."
As stated by Member for Point Cook Mathew Hilakari
"These upgrades will mean a quicker and safer trip for the more than 40,000 drivers who travel through this intersection each and every day."
