Roadworks, disruptions and detours
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This page has information about roadworks and disruptions in Cardinia Shire, due to works being conducted by Council and by other agencies.
For the most up-to-date information about road closures, traffic alerts, roadworks, tow allocations and events, visit the VicTraffic website.
Victoria’s Big Build Disruptions
For information on transport disruptions due to works on a range of Big Build projects, visit the Victoria’s Big Build website.
Bayview Road, Officer – Princes Highway intersection upgrade
Upgrade works on the Bayview Road and Princes Highway intersection are underway and are expected to be completed by late 2023.
Works will include:
- upgrading to fully signalised crossroad intersection
- a westbound bus priority lane
- construction of new Bayview Road South leg connecting intersection to Pioneer Way
- Bayview Road north leg road realignment
- dual right turn lanes into Bayview Road
- left turn slip lanes into Bayview Road
- cyclist and pedestrian facilities with dedicated bicycle lane signalisation
- path connections
- improved drainage
- landscaping
Who's delivering it: Cardinia Shire Council
Works, closures, and disruptions
- From 27 March 2023, the existing road between Vita Place and Princes Hwy on Bayview Rd will be closed. Traffic will be switched onto the new section of road, which will enable road users to turn left in and left out of Bayview Rd.
- To ensure public safety, the median crossing will remain closed for the duration of works. Drivers will be unable to turn right in or right out of Bayview Rd.
- Detours will be setup, directing traffic down Timbertop Boulevard.
- Traffic management will be in place and delays are expected in the area.
Please obey all signs and instructions from traffic management staff, to keep all drivers, pedestrians, and contractors safe.
Enquiries
The Major Roads Project team on 1300 624 727 via email: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Tivendale Road, Officer - Princes Highway intersection upgrade
Who's delivering it: Cardinia Shire Council
Works, closures and disruptions
- Works are underway to upgrade Tivendale Road intersection on Princes Highway
- Upgrades are expected to be completed by the end of 2023
- Traffic management will be in place, please obey all signs and instructions from traffic management staff, to keep all drivers, pedestrians, and contractors safe.
Enquiries
The Major Roads Project team on 1300 624 727 via email: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Brunt Road and Pioneer Way upgrades, Officer
Upgrade works on Brunt Road and Pioneer Way in Officer will take place from 15 May to November 2023, conditions permitting.
These upgrades include:
- Partial duplication of Brunt Rd (from the entrance of Blue Gum Park to the railway line)
- Installing a roundabout at the Brunt Rd, Pioneer Way, and Edinburgh Drive intersection
- Extending Pioneer Way to connect with Brunt Rd
- Pavement construction
- Parking bays
- Drainage
- Lighting works
- Kerb and channel
- Line marking
Who's delivering it: Cardinia Shire Council
Works, closures, and disruptions*
- Temporary road closures are expected along Brunt Rd throughout the works.
- Traffic management will be in place and delays are expected in the area.
Please obey all signs and instructions from traffic management staff, to keep all drivers, pedestrians, and contractors safe.
Enquiries
Contact the Major Roads Project team on 1300 624 727 or mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au
*Please note that Level Crossing Removal works are also underway on Brunt Rd, so please visit Victoria's Big Build website for more information.
Timbertop and Pink Hill Boulevard intersection upgrade
The upgrade works are scheduled for October 2022 to January 2023 (weather dependent) and include:
- installation of signals at the existing Timbertop and Pink Hill Boulevards intersection
- installation of dedicated bike lane along Timbertop Boulevard
- construction and extension of the intersection’s turning lanes
Who's delivering it: Cardinia Shire Council
Works, closures and disruptions
- the median crossing at Barnsley Road will be permanently closed as part of the works, this will enable the right-turn lane extension on Pink Hill Boulevard to be completed safely
- there will be reduced speed limit and traffic and footpath detours setup throughout the works
Please obey all signs and instructions from traffic management staff, to keep all drivers, pedestrians and contractors safe.
Plans
Enquiries
The Roads Project team on 1300 624 727 via email: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au
McGregor Road and Greenhills Road, Pakenham
Construction of McGregor Road between Southeast Boulevard and Greenhills Road, Pakenham - plus reconstruction of Greenhills Road (west extension)
Who's delivering it: Cardinia Shire Council
Enquiries: Call 1300 787 624 or email mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Footpath maintenance, Lakeside Pakenham
Maintenance works around the Lakeside Pakenham walking path are being completed throughout May 2023, conditions permitting.
Who's delivering it: Cardinia Shire Council
Works, closures, and disruptions
- Footpath closures and signed detours will be in place for the duration of the works.
Please obey all signs and instructions from traffic management staff, to keep all pedestrians, cyclists, and contractors safe.
Enquiries
Contact the Roads Project team on 1300 624 727 or mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au