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).
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Project updates
December 2024 update
Works are progressing well at the intersection of Caroline Springs Road and Rockbank Middle Road as we move to the next stage of the upgrade works.
On Thursday 12 December construction will shift to the north-eastern portion of the intersection, which is the last switch of the project.
This will change the way traffic flows through the intersection as it removes the split lane heading south on Caroline Springs Boulevard to Rockbank Middle Road. Traffic will now turn left at the intersection, which will be an improvement.
Driving along Caroline Springs Boulevard traffic can travel straight through or turn left. Driving along Rockbank Middle Road traffic can travel through the intersection or turn left.
The current surface of the road is temporary and work to install the asphalt and wearing course is planned to take place in March 2025.
Traffic management and reduced speed limits are in place to ensure motorist travel safely around the work site.
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.
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We read all the feedback and you can read the consultation summary in the document library.
