We’re making exciting progress on the upcoming Leakes Road duplication (Tarneit Road to Derrimut Road), with the construction contract now awarded and major construction on track to begin in early 2027. 

This $25.5 million Connecting Wyndham priority project will duplicate Leakes Road to two lanes in each direction between Tarneit Road and Derrimut Road, improving safety and capacity for this busy road. 

Works also include upgrading the Penrose Promenade and Crossway Avenue to a traffic light intersection and improvements to existing pathways. 

Wyndham City Mayor, Cr Mia Shaw, said this important upgrade would reduce travel times, accommodate growing traffic volumes and significantly enhance safety for all road users.

“The Leakes Road duplication will increase the capacity of this busy road, helping to ease congestion, improve traffic flow and deliver shorter, more predictable travel times,” Cr Shaw said.

“Importantly, the Leakes Road duplication will make it safer and easier for our community to get to where they need to be.” 

“This project is a key project in Wyndham City’s Connecting Wyndham program and complements the recent Tarneit Road and Leakes Road intersection upgrade Council completed earlier this year, which has significantly improved turning capacity at the intersection as well as overall traffic flow.”

“Meanwhile, work is now underway on a $10.8 million upgrade of the Tarneit Road and Shaws Road intersection, which will include a duplicated intersection, traffic lights and enhanced pedestrian and cycling links.”  

Want to know what other road projects we’re working on? Visit www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/connectingwyndham