The construction of this roundabout will significantly increase traffic safety at this important intersection within the Greater Shepparton region, with every intention of reducing speed, risk, traffic accidents and most importantly, fatalities.

Construction of this project is planned to commence mid-September 2024 and will run for approximately 9 weeks, pending weather.

In order to safely and effectively ‘construct’ the new upgraded roundabout, the intersection will be closed to all public vehicle traffic. A suitable detour route will be in place.

Why does the road need to be closed during construction?

• There are between 140-180 vehicles which use these two roads on any given day. Full closure and detours will reduce the safety risk to passenger & commercial vehicles, along with the construction staff.
• There are 4 roadways as well as open drains, irrigation channels and private property which all intersect at this location. This restricts the available “space” to safely direct/divert traffic around the works as well as provide for the large construction machinery and vehicles.
• Closing the road is the most “time effective” way for construction of the roundabout upgrade, whilst significantly reducing the total time of disruption to the community by approximately 6 weeks if the intersection were to remain partially open.

The construction period will aim to utilise the spring school holidays, to reduce disruption to traffic as much as possible. During the construction of the roundabout intersection, a detour route will be in place and Channel Road will continue to be available throughout the construction period.

See the map below of the intersection closure.

We will update the community with an exact start date in the coming weeks.

We are asking all of the community to begin to make arrangements to use alternate routes.

We would like to thank you for your support as we plan to deliver a significant project, providing a safer intersection for the Greater Shepparton community.