Project Background
The roundabout at Caroline Springs Boulevard and Rockbank Middle Road is currently one of busiest intersections in the City of Melton. There are traffic delays at the roundabout and there are safety concerns for pedestrians and cyclists.
Installing traffic lights will help control vehicle movements, manage congestion during peak periods and provide safe crossing locations for pedestrians and cyclists, thereby encouraging walking and cycling.
The project will include:
- Removal of existing roundabout
- An expansion and realignment of the road
- Installation of traffic signals
- Landscaping
- New public lighting
- Underground services relocations (electricity, water, gas, and communications)
Works began in late November 2023 and is due for completion by early to mid 2025 (subject to weather and any other unforeseen delays).
The Council webpage will be updated as works progress to keep residents informed.
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Project updates
March 2025 update
Construction works are nearing completion at the Caroline Springs Boulevard and Rockbank Middle Road intersection with final footpath, kerbing and landscaping works currently underway.
Upcoming night works
The next stage will involve completing the final road surface layer, traffic signals and line marking which will take place at night from Sunday 30 March to Thursday 10 April 2025 between 8pm and 5am. Note: works will not take place on Friday or Saturday nights.
These works are weather dependent, in the event of inclement weather, works may be rescheduled.
Traffic changes - Caroline Springs Boulevard and Rockbank Middle Road intersection
To ensure the safety of the work crew and road users, we will be closing the Caroline Springs Boulevard and Rockbank Middle Road intersection between 8pm and 5am each night. The road will be reopened during the day at the end of each shift.
Traffic management and detours will be in place during the closure. Detour map below.
Once these works are complete Caroline Springs Boulevard will be open to two lanes each way, however Rockbank Middle Road will remain left in and left out only. We are reliant on relevant authorities to turn on the traffic lights to fully open the intersection.
Image Galley - new kerb and channel, drainage, pedestrian paths and asphalting
Frequently asked questions
Due to complicated nature of construction works which will be carried out under live traffic conditions, the works are expected to take approximately 12 months to complete which is early 2025.
We will keep Rockbank Middle Road and Caroline Springs
Boulevard open, so we’ll be completing the works in five stages to keep the
roads open with detours in place.
This intersection upgrade cannot be upgraded without expanding the road footprint through additional lanes and turning lanes, plus new footpaths, which required the removal of several mature trees.
We experimented with reducing the length, width and alignment of these lanes to mitigate losses and we also engaged the help of an arborist to assist with the design.
We will delivering extensive landscaping, new tree plantings and garden beds to offset the tree loss.
Approximately, 70 Spotted Gum and Red Box trees and more than 4000 shrubs will be planted at the appropriate time for planting.
This project does not include duplication of Rockbank Middle Road, west of this intersection. We see this portion of road as an upgrade required in the medium term and expect it will be upgraded in 5-10 years.
Whilst we aim to complete the works during quieter periods, Caroline Springs Boulevard and Rockbank Middle Road is one of the busiest intersections in the City of Melton.
To complete the project, it is not possible to avoid disruption to traffic and the community is encouraged to seek alternative routes where possible.
We will give as much notice as possible on detours and traffic changes to the local community, businesses, sporting groups and schools, so people can plan ahead.
Have your say
Thank you to everyone who submitted feedback.
We read all the feedback and you can read the consultation summary in the document library.
