Ison Road Overpass

Overview

The project will include construction of a new road overpass bridge across the Melbourne-Geelong railway line, extending the road south towards Browns Road.

Wyndham City Council will construct a future section of Ison Road connecting to the overpass bridge.

We’re also making it easier and safer for you to walk and cycle in the area by building a walking and cycling path along the Ison Road Overpass, and dedicated cycling track underneath the overpass.

Benefits

Once complete, the overpass will provide a vital link to the developing residential areas of Wyndham West to the Princes Freeway to Melbourne and Geelong.

Further benefits of the project include:

reducing congestion by directing traffic out of central Werribee and improving safety and journey reliability to the Princes Freeway and the Werribee Town Centre
supporting urban growth and housing development in this high-growth area
providing Wyndham West residents access to surrounding areas and broader transport networks
improving amenity and safety of local streets and easing congestion in Werribee Town Centre
making it easier and safer for you to walk and cycle in the area by creating a new walking and cycling path along the overpass, and a dedicated cycling track underneath the overpass.

Current activities

It’s been a busy start to the year, with the start of major works to build the Ison Road Overpass.

The project team has made the most of our warmer months to build up the ground level to support the future 4 lane overpass.

Approximately 30 truck and trailers are coming in and out of the site around 80 times a day.

They are bringing in 3,000 m³ of soil to compact and create the base for the road to be built on.

With the ground level rising about 8m since works began, the traffic lights on both Ison and Bulban roads have changed to allow trucks to enter and exit the site via this intersection.

Earthworks will continue over the coming months in preparation for the structural elements of the overpass to be built.

Our piling works also continue to create the foundation for the walls of the overpass to sit on. Eight bridge piles are completed, with a further 42 to be installed.

Change in traffic conditions

Traffic conditions at the intersection of Ison and Bulban roads have changed.

The temporary lane markers have been adjusted and the traffic lights are fully operational to allow trucks to access the project site through the intersection of Ison and Bulban roads.

Rumble strips have also been installed on Alfred Road to encourage vehicles to slow down as they approach the intersection of Alfred and Browns roads.

The 40km/h speed limit will remain in place around our work area while we build the overpass, to keep you and our workers safe.

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