Project crews reopened Boundary Road between Barwon Heads Road and Pythais Way on Wednesday 17 December as part of the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade – Stage 2a.
The key intersection in Armstrong Creek underwent major works to upgrade the western leg of the intersection of Boundary and Barwon Heads roads.
As part of these works, new through and turn lanes were built on Barwon Heads Road and new turn lanes on Boundary Road, essential to the project’s goal of safer, smoother travel.
Crews are now working to mirror these improvements on the intersection’s eastern side.
For the safety of crews and travellers during these works, Boundary Road will be closed between Barwon Heads and Harriott roads until mid-2026. Detours are in place via Harriott Road.
“With the western side of the Boundary and Barwon Heads roads intersection reopened, we’re getting straight to work on upgrading the eastern side of this key intersection,” Big Build Roads program director Tim Price said.
“Once complete, these improvements will make a vital contribution to the project’s goal of safer travel and smoother traffic flow.
“We thank the community and visitors travelling through the area for their patience as we get on with delivering Stage 2a of the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade.”
The improvements to the Boundary Road intersection will include the installation of traffic lights.
Crews have also completed preparatory works for building new lanes between Reserve and Boundary roads, including relocating key utilities infrastructure and installing major drainage lines.
The Barwon Heads Road Upgrade is adding lanes, upgrading intersections and building a shared path between Belmont and Connewarre.
Completed in 2023, Stage 1 of the project upgraded the section between Settlement Road, Belmont, and Reserve Road, Charlemont.
Due for completion by late 2027, Stage 2a is upgrading the section between Reserve Road and Lake Road, Armstrong Creek.
Due for completion in 2028, Stage 2b will upgrade the section between Lake Road and Lower Duneed Road, Connewarre.
More information about the project, including traffic changes, is available at bigbuild.vic.gov.au/barwon.
