Congestion-busting Montrose project starting soon

The $20 million upgrade to Canterbury Road between Bayswater and Montrose will soon be motoring along after the project tender was awarded to Bild Infrastructure.

This project will improve traffic flow by removing the existing roundabout and installing traffic signals and additional lanes at the intersection of Canterbury, Montrose and Mount Dandenong Tourist roads.

New pedestrian crossings at Mount Dandenong Road, Montrose Road and Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, and upgrades to existing crossings, will increase safety for all pedestrians connecting to the local shops, as well as improve access for the Montrose Country Fire Authority. 

More than 60 trees will be saved and additional planting and landscaping will occur.

This project will start in early 2024 and is fully funded by the Australian Government’s Infrastructure Investment Road and Rail Program.

For more information visit Canterbury Road - Bayswater North to Montrose Upgrade | Infrastructure Investment Program.

Quotes attributable to Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King:

"The Albanese Government is committed to improving our road infrastructure and connecting and improving liveability for communities.

“Upgrading the Montrose roundabout with new traffic signals and lanes will help ease congestion and improve traffic flow.”

Quotes attributable to Senator for Victoria Linda White:

“The Montrose roundabout is one of the gateways to the Dandenongs and very popular with road users.

“It’s also a popular area with pedestrians so the new crossings will improve safety and better link community facilities.”