Two major construction milestones have been achieved, with upgraded transport infrastructure now open to the public in Beaconsfield and Lilydale, Melbourne.
The new Beaconsfield roundabout has opened to traffic after a two-week construction blitz to improve safety and traffic flow in the area.
The new roundabout at the intersection of Station Street, Beaconsfield Avenue and Goff Street will connect to the road bridge being built over the rail line when the Station Street level crossing removal project is completed in 2025.
With most of the bridge foundations now in place, the remaining 37 beams will be delivered to site and lifted into place on the south side of the bridge over the coming weeks.
Removing the Station Street level crossing on the Pakenham Line will ease congestion for drivers who face lengthy delays when the boom gates are down for more than 28 per cent of the morning peak.
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Pedestrians and cyclists in Lilydale now have a safer way to cross the rail line, with the opening of the new Cave Hill Road underpass.
The five-meter-wide underpass is accessible by stairs and a ramp, and features lighting and brightly coloured geometric designs at each entrance.
A new shared use path has also been built either side of the underpass, linking to existing paths to improve pedestrian and cycling connections in the area.
The underpass was built following the closure of the Cave Hill level crossing earlier this year and aims to provide safer connections for students at the nearby Lilydale High School, surrounding homes and businesses.
Works to build a turning circle outside the school to keep traffic flowing are expected to be completed later this month.
Crews have also started landscaping around the underpass, planting more than 90 trees, shrubs and plants to complement the existing leafy green environment.
For more information, https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/
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