Major works are underway at the Beaconsfield Interchange in Beaconsfield to build a full diamond interchange as a part of Stage 2 of the Monash Freeway Upgrade.
Major Road Projects Victoria has reported that crews have been working throughout August to upgrade the existing inbound entry and outbound exit ramps before new outbound entry and inbound exit ramps from the Princes Freeway are completed in 2022.
The ramps were closed on Saturday 28 August so crews could safely connect the upgraded ramps to the freeway and switch traffic onto the new alignment.
So far, more than 80-Olympic swimming pools worth of soil have been used to create the diamond interchange.
The upgraded interchange will connect with O’Shea Road, which is being extended to join the freeway.
Program director Ray Paterson said the new interchange would imprive journeys for drivers.
“Once the interchange is completed in 2022, the new interchange will give motorists a much-improved route to and from Beaconsfield and Melbourne’s growing south east,” he said.
It’s anticipated the upgrade will reduce congestion, take pressure off Clyde Road and improve travel times.
Construction is expected to be complete in 2022.
