Overview

We’ve built a new bridge over the Cranbourne rail line to remove the dead ends at Remington Drive and Pound Road West. The bridge provides a second connection between Abbotts Road and South Gippsland Highway, improving access to the freeway network and reducing travel times for businesses.

As part of the Pound Road West Upgrade, we’ve:

  • connected Pound Road West and Remington Drive with a new bridge over the Cranbourne railway line
  • added an extra lane in each direction between Abbotts Road and South Gippsland Highway
  • installed new traffic lights at Ventura Place and Hydrive Close
  • upgraded the existing Remington Drive and Pound Road West intersections at Abbotts Road and South Gippsland Highway
  • built new shared walking and cycling paths
  • installed safety barriers along the road.

We’ve also strengthened and resurfaced the Frankston-Dandenong Road Bridge over the Cranbourne and Pakenham rail lines.

Benefits

This Pound Road West Upgrade will:

  • improve traffic flow and travel times
  • reduce growing traffic pressure on the South Gippsland Highway and Abbotts Road
  • improve access in and around the Dandenong South employment hub
  • lower the risk and severity of crashes by adding safety barriers
  • improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Pound Road West Upgrade map