Stage one construction works begin on Thompson Road Upgrade

Stage one construction works have begun on the $175 million Thompson Road Upgrade that will see one of Victoria’s most dangerous level crossings removed.

As well as removing the level crossing on the Cranbourne line in Lyndhurst, a new six lane bridge will be constructed over the rail way line for commuters.  Marriott Boulevard to the South Gippsland Highway will also be duplicated to improve traffic flow.

Minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan spoke of how pivotal the works are for the region.

“We’re putting people first and cutting travel times, boosting safety and supporting the South East’s growing population.

“Thompsons Road is in the middle of one of Australia’s fastest growing regions and this project is important to getting people to their daily destinations efficiently and safely.”

New paths and improved lighting for pedestrians and cyclists will be constructed, improving the connection to and from the Merinda Park train station.

In the past five years there have been 156 documented accidents between the Dandenong-Frankston Road and Berwick-Cranbourne (Clyde) Road. 45 of these have resulted in serious injuries for the victims involved.  

The latest statistics show that roughly 19,000 vehicles travel through the extremely congested Thompsons Road level crossing each day.

Stage two upgrade works will look to widen Thompsons Road from Dandenong-Frankston Road to Marriott Boulevard and from Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road to Berwick Cranbourne Road.

It is expected that the first stage of the Thompsons Road upgrades will finish in 2018, with the second stage earmarked for completion in 2019.

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