The start of February means new works are starting as part of the Narre Warren North Road Upgrade.
In January, Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) placed safety barriers along Narre Warren North Road to create a safe area for its crew to work while they widened the road and built new northbound lanes.
The shared walking and cycling path along Narre Warren North Road from Belgrave-Hallam Road to Heatherton Road was also closed to begin upgrading the path.
In February, MRPV will begin building a new dedicated right-turn lane from Heatherton Road to Belgrave-Hallam Road northbound, start building the foundations of the new northbound lanes along Narre Warren North Road, install pipes to temporarily divert Troups Creek to protect the water quality and fauna while existing culverts are removed, install the traffic signal for the U-turn at Belgrave-Hallam Road and continue relocating utility services.
Most works will take place between 7am and 6pm from Monday to Friday and 7am to 1pm on Saturdays.
At times, MRPV crews may need to work at night to minimise impacts on traffic or utility services but community members will be informed in advance.
The eastbound lanes at the intersection of Belgrave-Hallam and Heatherton roads will be closed for approximately eight weeks from 6pm Monday 31 January until early April to build the new dedicated right turn lane.
Homes and businesses like Shell Coles Express and The Squatting Frog Plant Nursery and Café will remain accessible during this time.
The shared walking and cycling path will be also closed between Fox and Heatherton Roads and pedestrians and cyclists will need to detour via Randle Court and Heatherton Road.
The footpath on the western side of Narre Warren North Road between Ernst Wanke Road and the Bupa Aged Care facility will be closed for one week in early February while MRPV crews relocate power poles.
Cyclists and pedestrians will be able to use the footpath on the eastern side of the road while the footpath is closed.
The Narre Warren North Road Upgrade is set to be completed in 2023.
For more information on the project, visit bigbuild.vic.gov.au
