Canterbury Road and Heathmont Road intersection improvements

Update - October 2026

Construction works to improve the Canterbury Road and Heathmont Road intersection in Heathmont are now complete, with only some minor finishing activities remaining including site-clean up and addressing any minor defects. There may be occasional short term traffic management during this time.

We would like to thank the community for their patience and understanding while we completed this road project.

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The roads are open and local businesses in Heathmont are ready to welcome you. Now is the perfect time to come and explore the local shopping strip in Heathmont. Enjoy great food, pick up your everyday essentials or treat yourself to something special. Thank you for continuing to support local businesses. 

What we’ve done

• Upgraded the traffic lights with fully controlled right hand turns from Canterbury Road into Heathmont Road.
• Extended the right turn lane on Canterbury Road by removing the U-turn lane. Drivers will be able to make a U-turn at the traffic lights.
• Installed new bike lanterns and providing a shared crossing for pedestrian and bike riders on Canterbury Road.
• Installed flashing ‘Give way to pedestrians’ signs to alert drivers turning right from Heathmont Road.
• Widened the footpath on the northern side of the rail bridge and installing upgraded pedestrian safety fencing on both sides of the rail bridge.   
• Minor realignment of the road.
• Improved access to public transport by providing smoother footpath surfaces, in line with disability access standards.
• Improved drainage and signage.
• Resurfaced Canterbury Road between Dickasons Road and Campbell Street.

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Background

Approximately 36,000 vehicles travel on Canterbury Road every day. It is a freight route and key east-west connection from Camberwell to Montrose, with access to Eastlink.

In the 10 years leading up to 2020, there have been seven reported crashes at the Canterbury Road and Heathmont intersection.

This is a complex location where multiple transport modes - rail, road (including freight), and active transport interface. Careful planning is needed to improve safety and connectivity improvements while working within site constraints.