Upgrade of Australia's Plenty Road

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The Victorian Government in Australia has fast-tracked works on the Plenty Road Upgrade, with major works to start within weeks. The first stage, between McKimmies Road and Bush Boulevard, will see an extra lane added in each direction to boost capacity, as well as the installation of new safety barriers and on-road cycling lanes. Five major intersections will be upgraded, including the intersections at Childs Road and Centenary Drive. Traffic lights will be installed at Rivergum Drive to reduce delays and improve access for local residents. Major works will begin in the coming weeks once early works are complete, including the design relocation of essential services such as telephone, water, and electricity. Plenty Road is a key arterial route through some of Melbourne’s fastest-growing suburbs and links the communities of Whittlesea, Doreen, and Mernda to Melbourne. This important upgrade work will slash congestion, particularly during the morning and afternoon peak, and improve access to local jobs, schools, shops, and parklands. Traffic management will be in place during the works including lane changes and some reduced speed limits. Detours will be in place for cyclists. Work on the first stage of the upgrade is expected to be completed by early 2019 with further planning currently underway on stage two between Bush Boulevard and Bridge Inn Road.