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.
Upcoming temporary closure on Kenilworth Avenue, Beaconsfield is scheduled from 19 – 21 September 2023. For more information and to see detour routes, visit 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
Traffic signals are expected to be activated by March 2024.
Who's delivering it: Cardinia Shire Council
Works, closures, and disruptions
- 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.
- Wearing course asphalt works have been delayed due to weather and will be rescheduled at a later date.
- Concrete works for cycle path installation and northern business crossovers expected to be completed by the end of December 2023.
- 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
For more information on the Princes Hwy works, please read our Frequently Asked Questions.
Tivendale Road, Officer - Princes Highway intersection upgrade
Works are expected to be completed by March 2024, conditions permitting.
Upgrades will include:
- additional lanes in Tivendale Road
- additional Princes Highway through lanes
- upgraded left-hand slip lane into Station Street
- westbound bus priority lane
- cyclist and pedestrian facilities, with dedicated bicycle lane signalisation,
- improved drainage
- landscaping
Who's delivering it: Cardinia Shire Council
Works, closures and disruptions
- Works are underway to upgrade Tivendale Road intersection on Princes Highway. For additional project updates, visit Building a Better Cardinia.
- Tivendale Road is expected to be re-opened by 8 December 2023, and south-bound traffic will be diverted onto the new pavement.
- Station Street, Officer is temporaily closed until early 2024, while intersection works are being completed.
- 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
For more information on the Princes Hwy works, please read our Frequently Asked Questions
Brunt Road and Pioneer Way upgrades, Officer
Upgrade works on Brunt Road and Pioneer Way in Officer will take place from 15 May 2023 and works are expected to be completed by the end of 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*
- Roadworks continue, however Brunt Rd is now reopened
- Other temporary road closures may occur along Brunt Rd during construction
- 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.
Bald Hill Road – Black Spot upgrades
Vital road upgrades are being completed on Bald Hill Road in Nar Nar Goon from July to September 2023.
Works are fully funded by the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program and include:
- The installation of a right turn and shoulder widening at the Bald Hill Road and Five Mile Road intersection
- Permanent speed limit change
- Sealing 30m of Five Mile Rd side road intersection
- Installation of flag lighting around the intersection
- Removal of small trees and shrubs
- Pavement construction
- Line marking
- Signage
Who's delivering it: Cardinia Shire Council
Works, closures, and disruptions
- Lane closures will be in place throughout the works.
- Traffic management will be in place and delays are expected in the area.
- To ensure community safety, Bald Hill Rd will be reduced to one lane during working hours and traffic will be directed by traffic controllers and signals.
- 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.
Enquiries
The Major 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
James Street carpark upgrades, Pakenham
Upgrade works are being completed on the James Street public carpark (near Main Street, Pakenham) from 2 October 2023 to early February 2024, conditions permitting.
These upgrades include:
- sealing and pavement construction
- drainage improvements
- kerb and channel
- line marking
Who's delivering it:
Cardinia Shire Council
Works, closures, and disruptions
- The carpark will be temporarily closed to the public from 2 October for approximately 12 weeks, so the area can be sealed.
- During the closure, alternate parking can be found along James Street (on-street parking) or at Pakenham Central.
- A reduced speed limit and traffic and footpath detours will be in place.
Please obey all signs and instructions from traffic management staff, to keep all drivers, pedestrians, and contractors safe.
Enquiries
Contact the Roads Project team on 1300 624 727 or mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Wetlands maintenance on Tantallon Boulevard, Beaconsfield
Maintenance works on the wetlands located on Tantallon Boulevard in Beaconsfield will be underway from late September to December 2023, conditions permitting.
Works will include:
- sediment pond desilting
- invasive vegetation (Typha) removal in the wetland
Completed works will:
- restore the storage capacity of the pond
- restore the functionality and the native biodiversity of the wetland
- better protect the downstream waterways from erosion
- improve environmental amenity
- reduce flooding risk
Who's delivering it: Cardinia Shire Council
Works, closures, and disruptions
While the works are being completed, the area around the wetlands will be fenced off to the community.
Enquiries
Contact the Community Infrastructure team on 1300 624 727 or mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Wetlands maintenance on Rosebank Lane, Beaconsfield Upper
Maintenance works on the wetlands located on Rosebank Lane in Beaconsfield Upper will be underway from 20 November 2023 to 31 January 2024, conditions permitting.
Works will include:
- sediment pond desilting
- stormwater nutrients removal
- wetland outlet deblocking.
Once complete, these works will:
- restore the storage capacity of the pond
- restore the functionality and the native biodiversity of the wetland
- better protect the downstream waterways from erosion
- improve environmental amenity
- reduce flooding risk
Who's delivering it
Cardinia Shire Council
Works, closures, and disruptions
While the works are being completed, the area around the wetlands will be fenced off to the community.
Enquiries
Contact the Community Infrastructure team on 1300 624 727 or mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au