Princes Highway Intersection Upgrades - Frequently Asked Questions

Why are these intersections being upgraded?

The 8 intersections included in the Princes Highway Intersection Upgrades program are located along Cardinia Shire major growth corridor.

As Cardinia Shire’s population rapidly increases and more people travel along the Princes Hwy to access their homes, work and local businesses, the more congested and unsafe these roads become.

The intersection upgrades along Princes Hwy aim to provide safer travel for all road users, while reducing congestion, improving time travel and access and catering to future increases in traffic.

To reduce congestion and improve travel time reliability, connectivity, and road safety, we are prioritising transforming our local roads to cope with future growth.

When are the works on Princes Highway expected to be completed?

Council is currently prioritising completing the outstanding works on the Princes Highway intersections as quickly as possible to minimise congestion and disruptions to the community and local businesses.

Council is planning to complete the Tivendale Road intersection project by September 2024.

The majority of civil works are now complete on the Bayview Road intersection; however, traffic management is remaining in place until the traffic signals can be turned on.

Why have delays been experienced with the Princes Highway intersection upgrades?

Due to the complexities with the design, management of the contractor, ongoing impacts due to weather, third-party authority approvals, material and workforce shortages, the Tivendale Road intersection project has been further delayed.

Council is committed to continually working with local businesses to minimise disruptions and is making every effort to ensure that they are informed of upcoming activities and their timings, as soon as the information is available.

From these discussions with businesses, Council has worked with the contractor to stagger the outstanding works and reschedule as many activities as possible to take place outside of normal working hours.

We acknowledge the inconvenience and frustration that these works have caused, and we are working with the contractor and the relevant authorities to complete the works as fast as possible.

How can I access the businesses along Tivendale Road?

Drivers and patrons can continue to access the Tivendale Road business hub through the main entrance access via the petrol station entry on the Princes Highway.

Council has prioritised maintaining this access for the community throughout these upgrade works.

Temporary closures have disrupted access to the secondary entrance and carpark on Tivendale Rd, however Council has worked to limit closures to minimise further disruptions.

When will the traffic signals be turned on at Bayview Road?

The powering up of these signals is outside of Council’s control, and we are continuing to regularly follow up with Ausnet to ensure that this intersection can be activated and formally opened to the public as soon as possible.

Traffic management remains in place, while Council waits for the traffic lights to be powered up by Ausnet.

Have the works started on the Brunt Rd and Whiteside Rd intersection started?

Council has not started works on the Brunt Rd and Whiteside Rd intersection project. However a developer is currently completing separate works around Brunt Road, Beaconsfield and more information on these works can be found on Building a Better Cardinia.

There are multiple projects currently being completed by external agencies and developers within the Officer growth corridor, including the Service Station development west of Whiteside Road and the Level Crossing Removal project on Brunt Road. Unfortunately, these works are outside of our control, and we are unable provide updates regarding their construction timeframes or future disruptions.

If you would like more information on the Brunt Road rail removal project, you can visit Brunt Road, Beaconsfield - Victoria’s Big Build or for information on planned road disruptions in the area, please visit the VicTraffic website.

Where can I get progress updates?

Regular construction updates and progress photos are shared through Council’s Building a Better Cardinia website. Please visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/majorprojects for more information.

When will works start on the Arena Parade and Princes Hwy intersection?

The Victorian Government recently announced $2.8m through the Growth Areas Infrastructure Contributions fund to deliver the Arena Parade intersection. Council will also contribute to this project via Developer Contributions. Detailed designs are now underway.

Council is currently working through detailed designs and planning for the Arena Parade intersection and plans have been submitted to the Department of Transport and Planning for approval before proceeding further.