Project description

The Pakenham Roads Upgrade is an Australian Government initiative being delivered by Major Road Projects Victoria.

The Pakenham Roads Upgrade project will provide significant improvements to traffic flow in and around Pakenham, by

• reducing bottlenecks
• creating safer outcomes for all road users
• providing additional walking and cycling options by improving safety with designated shared user paths and new signalised intersections
• improving connections to and from the Princes Freeway, along with access to the Pakenham town centre and the expanding Pakenham employment corridor

These major upgrades include extra lanes, removal of roundabouts and replacing them with new signalised intersections, better bus connections, walking and cycling paths and widening freeway ramps.

The Pakenham Roads Upgrade project is being delivered in 3 stages.

• Stage 1 – Princes Freeway Interchanges Upgrade – Works have been completed
• Stage 2 – McGregor Road Upgrade – Works have been completed
• Stage 3 – Racecourse Road Upgrade – Construction on the Racecourse Road Upgrade is now underway

The Pakenham Roads Upgrade, combined with the level crossing removal projects, will deliver vital transport infrastructure improvements with wide-reaching liveability and safety benefits for Cardinia Shire residents, as well as for those travelling into the region for employment opportunities.

Enquiries and updates

• Visit the Big Build Roads website for further information on the Pakenham Roads Upgrade
• Contact Big Build Roads on 1800 105 105 or via email contact@bigbuild.vic.gov.au
• Subscribe to Big Build Roads email and SMS updates, selecting Pakenham Road Upgrade from the option list

Funding

The $415.7 million Pakenham Roads Upgrade is fully funded by the Australian Government and is being delivered by Major Road Projects Victoria.

Simultaneously, the Victorian Government has upgraded Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road, as part of the Big Build Roads Suburban Roads Upgrade package to ensure the seamless transformation of key major routes across the Pakenham area.

Progress update