Canterbury Road and Heathmont Road intersection improvements

Update - July 2026

Works are progressing well to improve the Canterbury Road and Heathmont Road intersection in Heathmont. So far, we have completed:

• traffic signal works, including installing new infrastructure above and below the ground
• demolition works and construction of the new centre median on the bridge
• reconstruction of the right turn lane
• drainage improvements
• bridge strengthening works

Current traffic management

• Single lane closure in both directions of Canterbury Road between Mountain View Road and Allens Road, and a reduced 40km/h speed limit.  
• No right turns from Canterbury Road into Heathmont Road.
• No right turns at the Dickasons Road intersection, including no right turn into the Canterbury Road Service Road.
• Inbound Canterbury Road U-turn lane near Campbell Street will be closed.
• Detours will be in place for right turn restrictions (see map over page).
• Medium to high levels of noise due to demolition and pavement works. We’ll work towards minimising noise as much as possible, but please be aware there will be unavoidable high noise levels at times.  
• Access to businesses will be maintained.
• During nightworks, additional lanes may be closed on Canterbury Road, with one lane of traffic remaining open in each direction.  

Drivers should plan ahead and allow up to 10 minutes extra travel time.

Image below: Canterbury Road and Heathmont Road intersection lane closures and right turn restrictions

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What's next

The current traffic management set-up is expected to be in place until end of July 2026. We’ll provide an update to the community about the traffic management arrangements for the next stage of works.

Works are expected to be complete by late 2026. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we complete these important works.

Shop local

While we work to upgrade the Canterbury Road and Heathmont Road intersection, businesses remain open and trading as usual. Shop local and continue supporting local businesses today!

What we’re doing

• Upgrading the traffic lights with fully controlled right hand turns from Canterbury Road into Heathmont Road.
• Extending the right turn lane on Canterbury Road by removing the U-turn lane.
• Installing new bike lanterns and providing a shared crossing for pedestrian and bike riders on Canterbury Road.
• Installing flashing ‘Give way to pedestrians’ signs to alert drivers turning right from Heathmont Road.
• Widening 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.
• Improving access to public transport by providing smoother footpath surfaces, in line with disability access standards.
• Improving drainage and signage.
• Resurfacing 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.