Canterbury Road and Heathmont Road intersection improvements

Project update - August 2024

Planning is underway to deliver improvements at the Canterbury Road and Heathmont Road intersection to improve safety and amenity for all road users.

This is a complex location where multiple transport modes - rail, road (including freight), and active transport interface, and requires careful planning to deliver safety and connectivity improvements within site constraints. 

Improvements at the intersection will include introducing a shared path crossing across Canterbury Road with bicycle lanterns, flashing ‘Give Way to Pedestrians’ signs, and fully controlled right hand turns from Canterbury Road to improve safety. Our works will also create a wider footpath on the northern side of Canterbury Road across the rail bridge.

We’ll provide further updates to the community as we progress with our planning.

We expect to commence construction in mid-2025.

Background

Approximately 36,000 vehicles travel on Canterbury Road every day. It is a key freight route and provides an east-west link from Camberwell to Montrose, including access onto the Eastlink.

In the 10 years leading up to 2020, there have been seven reported crashes at the Canterbury Road and Heathmont intersection. This project will help make it safer and easier for drivers and pedestrians to travel through this busy intersection.

Nearby projects

We’re improving safety, connectivity and traffic flow at the Canterbury Road and Waterloo Street, Great Ryrie Street and Sunset Drive intersections in Heathmont.

For more information on this project visit Canterbury Road Improvements, Waterloo Street to Sunset Drive page.

Get in touch

If you have any questions, please contact us using the email below.

Email: [email protected]