Road works and closures
As one of Australia’s fastest growing municipalities, at times, roadwork will require the partial or complete closure of roads within the City of Melton to build new roads and intersections or manage the safety of motorists during events.
Please note every effort is made to reduce the impacts these works have on our road network however where needed appropriate detours will be implemented. Please follow detours accordingly and adhere to the regulatory signage that is present.
Alfred Road, Cobblebank
Location: Alfred Road between Buckingham Boulevard and Mount Cottrell Road
Works: upgrading this section of Alfred Road to urban standard as required by planning permit and there is no ability to build the road whilst allowing traffic to use the road.
Type: Developer
Start date: Monday 18 August 2025
Completion date: Friday 5 December 2025
Road impact: Temporary closure of Alfred Road between Buckingham Boulevard and Mount Cottrell Road for the duration of the project with work being completed Monday to Saturday. Detours are in place for local residents.
Detours
Residents on Alfred Road and nearby estates can access their home via Ferris Road and Alfred Road.
Residents in Thornhill Park who are travelling to or from Cobblebank will need to detour via the Western Hwy or Exford Road.
To improve safety and traffic flow, Council has also put in place the following:
- Installation of temporary traffic lights at the Exford Road and Greigs Road intersection
- Reduction of the speed limit to 40 KM at both sides of Exford Road, Weir Views
- Reducing of the speed limit to 40 KM approaching the intersection of Greigs Road, Weir Views
Council staff will continue to monitor the impact of these works on the travel times and the broader road network for the duration of the works.
These detours will add additional travel time, and we ask motorists to plan ahead.
Detour map
Banchory Grove, Hillside
Location: Melton Highway / Banchory Grove intersection
Works: Installation of new traffic lights at the intersection of Melton Highway. Right hand turn ban at Melton Highway during works
Type: Developer Project
Work Date: Current
Time: 24 hour
Road Impact: Diversion through Banchory Grove and u-turn further up Melton Highway
Centenary Avenue, Melton
Location: Centenary Avenue at Coburns Road Roundabout
Works: New lane added at the western side of roundabout
Type: Council Project
Start Date: Monday 22 September 2025
Completion Date: Saturday 4 October 2025
Time: 24 hour
Road Impact: Temporary closure of Centenary Avenue at the western side of the Coburns Road roundabout and one lane closed on Coburns Road at the southern side of the roundabout.
For more information visit: Centenary Avenue and Coburns Road Roundabout Upgrade.
City Vista Court at Taylors Road, Fraser Rise
Location: City Vista Court at Taylors Road
Works: New traffic lights and 4 way intersection
Type: Developer Project
Start Date: Ongoing
Completion Date: End of 2025
Road Impact: Works have barriers in place and a 40km speed limit
Find out more about the Taylors Road and City Vista Court Traffic Lights project as part of the Taylors Road Corridor Upgrade Plan.
Ferris Road, Cobblebank
Location: Ferris Road, Cobblebank
Works: Closure between Abey Road and Hollingsworth Drive
Type: Level Crossing Removal Project
Start Date: 7pm, Friday 10 October 2025
Completion Date: 6am, Monday 13 October 2025
Time: 24 hour closure
Road Impact: Traffic management, including intermittent lane closures and reduced speed limits, will be in place at times. Minor delays may be experienced.
Visit: Victoria's Big Build website
Ferris Road and Bridge Road, Cobblebank - Melton Hospital Site
Location: southbound left turn lane on Ferris Road
Works: Early work for Melton Hospital, Powercor installing electrical mains
Type: State Government
Start Date: Saturday, 14 June 2025
Completion Date: Saturday, 20 September 2025
Time: 24 hour
Road Impact: Southbound left turn lane on Ferris Road is closed due to Powercor electrical mains installation for Melton Hospital. Traffic travelling south on Ferris Road can still turn left at the Bridge Road intersection. Traffic controllers on site to supervise movement of Powercor Vehicles, Motorists and Pedestrians as required. No road closures are proposed. Daytime works between 7am - 5pm.
Visit: Victorian Health Building Authority website
Melton Highway, Hillside
Location: Melton Highway between Sanctuary Road and Crown Drive, Hillside
Work: Duplication of Melton Highway between Crown Drive and The Regency
Type: Department of Transport and Planning
Work Date: Ongoing
Road Impact: Potential speed reductions and lane closures in place at stages of the project.
Visit: Transport Victoria website.
Melton Highway and Leakes Road, Plumpton
Location: intersection of Melton Highway and Leakes Road
Works: Upgrading the intersection of the Melton Highway and Leakes Road to align the northern and southern approaches. making it a traditional crossroad, and add new turning lanes, upgraded lighting and install traffic lights.
Type: Department of Transport and Planning
Start Date: June 2025
Completion Date: Late 2025
Road Impact: There will be intermittent lane closures with shuttle flow arrangements at different stages throughout construction. There will be short periods when the intersection will need to be closed and traffic detoured via alternative routes.
Visit: Department of Transport and Planning
Plumpton Road, Fraser Rise
Location: Plumpton Road near Beattys Road
Works: Developer works, full closure
Type: Developer Projects
Start Date: 25 July 2025
Completion Date: end of October 2025
Time: 24 hour
Road impact: Road users will be required to detour around the road closure via Melton Highway, Leakes Road and Plumpton Road.
As part of developer works, Plumpton Road is being upgraded between Melton Highway and Tarletons Road to include new on-street parking, pedestrian crossings, bike lanes, and shared pedestrian paths.
The closure of Plumpton Road near Beattys Road is necessary to facilitate its reconstruction, including the construction of stormwater drainage, and the installation of a large water pipeline. The works conducted by another developer will build two roundabouts on Plumpton Road between Beattys Road and Tarletons Road.
Detours
Traffic will continue to be detoured via Melton Highway and Leakes Road or Gourlay Road. Plumpton Road is still accessible via Taylors Road.
Taylors Road and Plumpton Road lane closure
Location: Taylors Road and Plumpton Road
Works: Moving all barriers under shuttle flow, one lane closed
Type: Council
Date: Thursday, 25 September 2025
Time: 9.15am (Completion before afternoon peak if possible)
Road impact: One lane closed
Find out more about the Taylors Road and Plumpton Road Intersection project as part of the Taylors Road Corridor Plan.
Taylors Road and Plumpton Road new traffic lights
Location: Taylors Road and Plumpton Road
Works: New traffic lights
Type: Council
Start date: Monday, 29 September 2025
End date: Tuesday, 30 September 2025
Times: 8pm-5am each night
Road impact: Lane closures as we complete line marking and asphalting, all under traffic management.
Find out more about the Taylors Road and Plumpton Road Intersection project as part of the Taylors Road Corridor Plan.
Level Crossing Removals
As part of the Victorian Government's Level Crossing Removal Project, the Level Crossing Removal Authority may alter road conditions. Please refer to the websites below for the latest information:
Road works
This map shows the location or road works and other works that may cause delays. Additional road works may be undertaken by VicRoads and you can view these on the VicTraffic map.
Annual sealed road renewal program
The project involves the resurfacing of various asphalt roads within the municipality through Council’s Annual Sealed Road Renewal Program.
Council is committed to delivering safe road infrastructure to the community in a financially responsible manner. As part of this commitment. Council undertakes an annual asphalt resurfacing program through its Capital Works Program to maximise the useful life of road-based assets, and to maintain the best possible condition of roads throughout their life cycle.
This program will provide newly surfaced roads that will extend the useful life of those assets and provide a road surface that is safe for road users to travel on. By extending the life of the asset we extend the amount of time before a full reconstruction is required, thus spending less money on the assets in the long term.
For more information and a list of sites that will be completed as part of the program visit our Annual Sealed Road Resurfacing Works webpage.
Annual Footpath Renewal Works
The project involves the renewal of footpaths within the municipality through Council’s Annual Footpath Renewal Program.
Council is committed to delivering safe road infrastructure to the community in a financially responsible manner. As part of this commitment, Council undertakes an annual footpath renewal program through its Capital Works Program to maximise the useful life of footpath assets, and to maintain the best possible condition of footpaths throughout their life cycle.
This program will provide newly surfaced footpaths to provide paths that are safe for users to travel on.
For more information and a list of sites that will be completed as part of the program visit our Annual Footpath Renewal Works webpage.