The Federal Government announced its $41.75 million investment in the upgrade of the Thompsons Road Intersection in Clyde North on Saturday 22 February.
The project will upgrade the intersection of Thompsons and Berwick-Cranbourne Roads, replacing the existing roundabout with traffic lights and completing associated works to the bus bays and shared user pathways.
The upgrade will increase capacity and improve traffic flow at the congested roundabout by installing additional through lanes and dedicated turning lanes.
It will also improve safety and enhance freight productivity by cutting time off the freight trips around Melbourne’s south east.
The project will deliver new walking and cycling paths to improve connections through the area, along with upgrades to several bus stops near the intersection.
The Federal Government and the State Government are jointly funding the project, with the State Government already committing their half, according to a media release from Federal Minister for Infrastructure Catherine King.
Construction timeframes will be determined in consultation with the State Government.
Ms King said: “We’re building Australia’s future, investing in Victoria’s road network to make it safer and more resilient.
“Unlike the Liberals and Nationals who starved the Victorians of infrastructure funding, we are investing in projects across the state.
“There are more than 110 active major projects across Victoria and the Albanese Labor Government is getting on with delivering all of them.”
Holt MP Cassandra Fernando said she was pleased that she had been able to successfully advocate for this crucial road upgrade.
“This $41.75 million investment by the Federal Labor Government will ease one of our community’s worst bottlenecks, making daily commutes smoother and safer,” she said.
“This means less time on the roads and more time spent with your family.”
Bruce MP Julian Hill said Victoria was totally screwed for a decade by the Liberals on infrastructure funding.
“The Federal Labor Government is treating Victoria fairly, and fixing this terrible intersection is a community priority,” he said.
“Numerous locals have raised it when I’ve been doorknocking in Cranbourne North, so I’m pleased to champion funding to fix this.”
