Motorists in Melbourne’s South Eastern suburbs will benefit from the opening of the $156 million Dingley Bypass, five months ahead of schedule.
Minister for Roads Luke Donnellan today opened the final stage of the 6.4 kilometre Bypass Dingley Bypass linking Westall Road in Dingley Village to Warrigal Road in Moorabbin.
The bypass is supporting the rapidly growing industrial and commercial areas in South Eastern Melbourne with a direct freight route linking south Road Moorabbin to the Dandenong industrial and manufacturing zone and Eastlink.
This will also provide alternative access to the M1 and Princes Highway (from Warrigal Road) and Nepean Highway from South Road, to Dandenong and Eastlink.
The Bypass accommodates the rapidly growing industrial and commercial areas in South East Melbourne, while motorists will have safer road conditions with less congestion and better traffic flow.
The Bypass includes three lanes in each direction and will carry approximately 35,000 vehicles each day, with a shared user path for pedestrians and cyclists along the full length with a connection to existing cycle and pedestrian paths in the area.
The new 5.2km bike path extends from the existing path along the South Road Extension, and provides vital links to Victoria’s greater bicycle network, including the Eastlink Trail.
New traffic lights have been installed at the Clarinda Road, Kingston Road, Boundary Road, Tootal Road and Westall Road intersections.
Outbound lanes were opened last week in stages to allow traffic to become accustomed to the new surroundings, which includes the permanent closure of Old Dandenong Road.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan
“We’re getting on with delivering this project to local residents five months ahead of schedule.”
“We’re removing trucks from local roads and creating better freight links and a safer environment for everyone.”
Quotes attributable to Member for Clarinda Hong Lim
“The Dingley Bypass will reduce congestion, improve travel times and make the road safer.”
“Landscaping will be completed later in the year which will add to the amenity of the pedestrian and bike path.”
Reviewed 19 August 2020