Safety, traffic improvements delivered for Melbourne’s north

Works on the first stage of the Mickleham Road Upgrade in northern Melbourne have seen additional lanes opened and a key intersection upgraded, helping to improve the safety and reliability of the connection.

The opening of the lanes recently gave drivers two lanes in each direction between Somerton Road and Dellamore Boulevard in Greenvale. We’ve also opened all slip lanes at Hillview Road, Lemonwood Drive, Greenvale Gardens Boulevard, Dellamore Boulevard and Aitken College.

Stage One of the Mickleham Road Upgrade will see the construction of 10 kilometre of new lanes on Mickleham and Somerton roads. The upgrade’s additional lanes and improvements to key intersections will improve safety and ease congestion for the 25,000 drivers using the Mickleham Road daily.

Stage One also includes new sections of shared walking and cycling path to improve connectivity on Mickleham Road.

For the intersection upgrade, new traffic lights were switched on at Somerton Road after removing the old roundabout. This allows better traffic-flow management, which will help improve safety and reduce congestion. The lights can also be adjusted remotely in real time to maximise traffic flow in response to current traffic conditions.

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The intersection upgrade also delivered priority bus lanes and a pedestrian crossing, further boosting traffic flow and safety.

In December, the project team will open an additional lane in both directions between Somerton Road and Dellamore Boulevard. This opening will mark the end of major works on the project, with drivers then able to use all two lanes in both directions.

Originally slated for completion in mid-2025, the Mickleham Road Upgrade – Stage One is set to be finished over six months ahead of schedule.

Planning and development work is underway to inform the potential Mickleham Road Upgrade – Stage Two, between Dellamore Boulevard and Craigieburn Road.