Canterbury Road and Heathmont Road intersection improvements

Update - August 2026

Works are progressing well to improve the Canterbury Road and Heathmont Road intersection in Heathmont.

What to expect

Vehicle access and traffic changes:

• No right turns from Canterbury Road into Heathmont Road and at the Dickasons Road intersection. Detours are in place for right turn restrictions via U-turn lanes.
• One lane is closed on both sides of Heathmont Road at the Canterbury Road intersection, with signed detours in place
  • Northern leg of Heathmont Road: Drivers exiting Heathmont Road will need to detour via Lisgoold Street, Viviani Crescent and Balfour Avenue. The Heathmont Road exit is expected to reopen by the end of September 2026.
  • Southern leg of Heathmont Road: Drivers on Canterbury Road wanting to enter Heathmont Road will need to detour via Dickasons Road and, Bennett Avenue or Orchid Street. The Heathmont Road entrance is expected to reopen from 7am Saturday 22 August 2026.
• The entrance into Campbell Street from Canterbury Road is closed until mid-September 2026, with a signed detour via Alvena Crescent, Royal Avenue and Leawarra Drive.
• Vehicle access to the Magic Hand Car Wash, Adrians Kebab Stop and Adrians Acai will continue to be maintained via Heathmont Road. The driveway on Canterbury Road will be temporarily closed until end of September 2026.
• Lane closures will remain in place on Canterbury Road between Mountain View Road and Allens Road, with a reduced speed limit in place.

Pedestrian and bike rider access changes:

• The footpath on the northern side of the Canterbury Road bridge is temporarily closed. A detour is in place via the footpath on the southern side of the bridge. Alternatively, pedestrians can use the unsignalised rail pedestrian crossing, north of Heathmont Station.
• The bus stop on Canterbury Road for Route 679 located outside Heathmont Station is temporarily closed. A temporary bus stop is located on the concrete island at Campbell Street.

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Image above: Map showing the pedestrian and bike rider access changes including the temporary closure of the footpath on the northern side of the Canterbury Road bridge, and the temporary bus stop for Route 679 at Campbell Street.

What’s next 

We’ll provide an update on the timing and traffic management arrangements for the next stages of works, which will involve replacing a damaged drainage pipe, and resurfacing the road to provide a smoother driving surface. This project is expected to be complete in late 2026.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we complete these important works.

Progress photos

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. Drivers will be able to make a U-turn at the traffic lights.
• 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.