A $62 million project to extend Kings Road at Taylors Lakes north of the Melton Highway with direct connections to and from the Calder Freeway via a new interchange.
As part of the project Kings Road will upgraded to a four-lane divided road through to the freeway, and to improve safety the existing Robertsons Road/Calder Freeway intersection to be closed.
This is the first stage of planned safety and access improvements along the Calder Freeway between Keilor and Diggers Rest.
Major construction will start in late 2010, with works scheduled for completion in mid 2012.
The Australian and Victorian Governments are funding partners for the upgrade as part of the Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan and the Victorian Transport Plan.
View Calder Freeway/Kings Road Interchange & Kings Road Duplication Map [PDF 161KB]
- a new Kings Road interchange with a bridge over the freeway and ramps giving access in all directions
- extension and upgrading of Kings Road to a four-lane divided road
- continuation of the shared bicycle and pedestrian path along Kings Road and over the freeway
- new direct access road to Keilor Public Golf Course from the interchange in place of the current freeway intersection
- permanent closure of the Robertsons Road/Calder Freeway intersection
- safer conditions for local traffic and freeway travellers
- less congestion and delays compared with other freeway access points at the Sunshine Avenue and Calder Park Drive
- better and safer local access to growing suburbs such as Taylors Lakes, Sydenham and Hillside
- improved regional road links between the Calder Freeway and Melton Highway, and from Melbourne to Bendigo
Major construction is expected to start in late 2010. Planning and pre-construction activities now underway include:
- Survey and design
- Ground condition investigations
- Environmental studies
- Community liaison
VicRoads will ensure the local community and stakeholders are consulted and informed during the planning and construction phases of the project. This will be done through information sessions, project website, information brochures and other communication activities.
- Call VicRoads Project Office on (03) 9217 6500
- Write to the Project Director, VicRoads Western Projects, 2-8 Lake Street, Caroline Springs VIC 3023
- Visit the Project Office at Level 1, 2-8 Lake Street, Caroline Springs. Office hours: 8.30am to 5pm or by appointment
- Email the project team at kingscalder@roads.vic.gov.au