Mickleham Road upgrade fills in missing link

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Victoria’s Big Build crews have filled in a missing link between two Greenvale residential estates for the Mickleham Road Upgrade – Stage One.

The project built the long-awaited road connection between the Aspect and Providence communities, while continuing to work toward safer, more-reliable travel for Mickleham Road’s users.

The connection of Montenegro Road and Horizon Boulevard was delivered in direct response to community feedback, supporting the creation of a direct link between the estates.

Along with improving connectivity, the new road link provides important alternative access for emergency services vehicles in a boost for the safety of residents in both estates.

The connection of the estates reflects the goal of Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) to leave communities with long-lasting legacies beyond critical transport infrastructure.

The Mickleham Road Upgrade – Stage One upgrades were completed in December 2024.

The project added lanes in both directions and upgraded key intersections between Somerton Road and Dellamore Boulevard as well as the addition of multiple lanes in each direction on Somerton Road between Blossom Drive and French Road.

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Other works included new traffic lights at Aitken College, the replacement of the roundabout at Somerton Road and Mickleham Road with a new traffic light intersection, including priority bus lanes, the upgrade of Hillview Road and Dellamore Boulevard intersection and new sections of walking and cycling path to improve connectivity along Mickleham Road.

Planning and development work is underway to inform Mickleham Road Upgrade – Stage Two, between Dellamore Boulevard and Craigieburn Road.

The Federal Government recently announced an investment of $250 million to help deliver Stage Two.

As part of the planning for the Mickleham Road Upgrade – Stage Two, the State Government is investigating potential solutions to enhance the benefits that will result from the Mickleham Road Upgrade – Stage One, between Somerton Road and Dellamore Boulevard and the Craigieburn Road Upgrade and between Hume Highway and Mickleham Road. Both of which are currently in construction.

As well as how to improve road safety, reduce conflict points at key intersections along the road , reduce congestion and improve travel times, increase road capacity, catering for population growth and increased vehicle movements and make it easier and safer to walk and cycle in the area.

For more information, visit: bigbuild.vic.gov.au/

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