Dynon Road has reopened this morning after an around the clock construction blitz to finish up the project.
The state government said over the last 11 weeks, crews have worked over 30,000 hours to strengthen and widen the Dynon Road bridge over the rail lines including replacing dozens of old steel beams and barriers from the existing bridge and pouring concrete to finish the new deck.
Metal structures weighing over 400 tonnes have been lifted into place for future cycling and pedestrian paths that will make it easier to get across Dynon Road bridge and connect to the broader cycling network.
According to the government the Dynon Road transformation is a crucial part of the project as it prepares for opening at the end of 2025.
Work will continue to widen the West Gate Freeway , which according to the government will cut travel times by up to 20 minutes.
The government said there will also be several overnight closures of the West Gate and Princes Freeways in alternating directions to install overhead gantries that will hold directional signs and electronic speed limit signs, and motorists are advised to plan ahead.
Transport and Infrastructure MP Jacinta Allan said, “A strengthened and widened Dynon Road brings us closer to building the new city connections for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians in Melbourne’s west.
“The West Gate Tunnel Project will slash travel times, take more than 9,000 trucks off local roads, and get families home safer and sooner.”
Footscray MP Katie Hall thanked the public for their patience.
“During the closure of Dynon Road we carried out these critical works as quickly and safely as possible, transforming the road network in the west.
“We thank the community for their patience and understanding while we get on with this important work to significantly improve Victoria’s transport network.”
