Barwon Heads Road Upgrade
$365M
Project Description
Upgrade of a critical 1.1 km section between Barware Road and Marshalltown Road. Works widened the corridor from two to four lanes and delivered a new rail-over-road bridge at Marshall to remove the level crossing. The package enhances safety and access through a new shared walking and cycling path, a local service road connection, and corridor-wide lighting, drainage, signage and landscaping.
Key Scope
- Widening 1.1 km from 2 lanes to 4 lanes
- New bridge over the railway at Marshall (level crossing removal)
- Shared user path for walking and cycling
- Service road linking Norcott Road to Barwon Heads Road
- New street lighting, signage, drainage and landscaping
Engineering Improvements
- Bridge redesign from one-span to three-span to reduce ground improvement
- Minimised utilities relocations
- Offline bridge construction to maintain traffic flow and reduce disruption
Outcomes
- Improved safety and local access across the corridor
- Reduced congestion and more reliable travel times for a growing region
