The contract to deliver the $83.5 million Ballan Road intersection upgrade in Melbourne’s west has been awarded, with the project aiming to improve traffic flow, ease congestion, and make it safer to drive, walk and cycle through the surrounding region.
Symal has been appointed the works to deliver the upgrade, which will deliver new pedestrian crossings, and a bus priority lane on Ballan Road to improve public transport reliability, making it safer and easier to move between home, schools, services and local businesses.
The upgrade will remove one of Wyndham Vale’s busiest roundabouts, replacing it with new traffic lights at the intersection of Ballan, Greens and McGrath roads.
It will also fully signalise the existing intersection at Ballan and McGrath (south) roads.
The project will deliver new pedestrian crossings, and a bus priority lane on Ballan Road to improve public transport reliability, making it safer and easier to move between home, schools, services and local businesses.
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About 800 metres of new walking and cycling paths will be built around the intersection, offering safer travel options for the community.
Crews will begin utility relocations and site establishment works this month, paving the way for major construction to begin in early 2026.
Federal Member for Lalor Joanne Ryan said the project would help to improve the reliability and safety of the connection for locals.
“Ballan Road carries nearly 30,000 journeys each day, and locals will be thrilled to see works begin this year to deliver these new-look intersections,” Ryan said.
“This upgrade will make it safer and smoother for people travelling to and from Werribee and Wyndham Vale.”
