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Throughout the course of the project there will be changes in traffic conditions including full and partial road closures and detours. The Project team is working with VicRoads and local councils on how to manage temporary disruptions as the 27-kilometre freeway is built. The community will be advised of any disruptions in advance of traffic changes.
During construction a range of traffic management measures are put in place to ensure the safety of motorists and construction personnel. These include:
- Safety barriers to separate traffic from work zones
- Speed limit reductions
- Side tracks and detours
- Signage and traffic controls to guide motorists through changed conditions.
These measures offer a balance for motorists and construction personnel by maintaining lane capacity and allowing safe and efficient construction. While works are scheduled to cause minimal impact, motorists may experience short delays during some activities.
Traffic Switching
Traffic changes are generally scheduled for off-peak times. To keep motorists moving through construction sites on or near major roads intersecting with Peninsula Link works, they will be guided, or side tracked into temporary or newly completed lanes where a roadway is being constructed. This method is referred to as “traffic switching”. It is a simple solution but complex task, requiring intricate planning and co-ordination to keep traffic flowing while meeting construction milestones.
Traffic information
The Peninsula Link project team is committed to providing information about planned lane and road closures, traffic switches and speed reductions through work sites. Motorists are encouraged to plan their trip by:
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