The Bridge Inn Road Upgrade has seen the final section of new lanes opened to traffic in Melbourne’s north, marking the completion of major works.
The upgrade will help reduce travel times, improve safety and boost connectivity to homes, businesses and local amenities including Mernda’s train station and town centre.
Along with building and upgrading lanes, the project has improved key intersections, installed safety barriers and built shared paths.
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The project team recently opened the final section of new lanes, between Painted Hills and Garden roads, with the opening set to more than double the road’s traffic capacity in each direction between Plenty and Yan Yean roads.
The upgrade has also delivered the new four-lane bridge over Plenty River and repurposed the existing historic bluestone bridge as a section of shared path for pedestrians and cyclists.
Crews will continue undertaking minor works including landscaping and other finishing works along Bridge Inn Road over the coming months.
Major Road Projects Victoria and with construction partner Laing O’Rourke are delivering the Bridge Inn Road Upgrade. The project team completed the major works ahead of schedule, with the important milestone initially scheduled for 2025.