Dohertys Road Duplication (Tarneit Road to Sapling Boulevard)
Dohertys Road Duplication (Tarneit Road to Sapling Boulevard)
The Dohertys Road duplication (Tarneit Road to Sapling Boulevard) is a key project in Wyndham City’s Connecting Wyndham: Major Projects program and will significantly improve safety for all road users while ensuring the road network can support future population growth.
Features
- Duplicating Dohertys Road to two lanes in each direction between Tarneit Road and Sapling Boulevard
- Upgrading the roundabout at Dohertys Road and Tarneit Road to a traffic light intersection
- Installing traffic lights at the Dohertys Road and Rosso Drive intersection
- Realigning Dohertys Road to avoid multiple crossings of Dry Creek, as well as a new bridge over Dry Creek with new pathways to improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists
This project is currently in the planning and design stage – stay tuned for further updates.
Benefits
- Improved road safety: the duplication of Dohertys Road and the upgraded intersections will significantly enhance safety for all road users and ensure the road network can support future population growth.
- Reduced travel times: additional lanes and traffic signal upgrades will result in shorter travel times and less congestion, getting you home sooner and safer.
- Enhanced pedestrian and cycling accessibility: upgraded pathways will provide safer, more convenient routes for pedestrians and cyclists.
- Reduced creek crossings: the realignment of Dohertys Road will remove two of the road crossings over Dry Creek and deliver an upgraded bridge crossing that will provide a flood-free road for up to a 1 in 100-year storm event, reducing the number of road closures due to flooding.
This important project is a key part of Wyndham City’s Connecting Wyndham program, which is creating a safer, more efficient, and connected transport network for residents and visitors alike.
Please refer to our Capital Works Dashboard for the latest updates on this project: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/capitalworksdashboard
Interim Measures
Planning is progressing on the Dohertys Road duplication (Tarneit Road to Sapling Boulevard), with construction on track to begin in the second half of 2027.
In the meantime, Wyndham City is undertaking the below interim measures to maintain the condition and safety of the road.
Road resurfacing: Wyndham City will undertake targeted resurfacing on Dohertys Road between Sapling Boulevard and Dry Creek next week as part of coordinated preparatory works to maintain the road network while planning for the Dohertys Road duplication continues.
Works will take place between 8pm and 5am on Thursday 14 and Sunday 17 May, with Dohertys Road closed between Rosso Drive and Sapling Boulevard and signed detours in place.
These resurfacing works are a preparatory measure designed to maintain the condition and safety of the road while planning continues for the future Dohertys Road duplication (Tarneit Road to Sapling Boulevard), with this stretch of Dohertys Road to be used as a traffic detour during future duplication works.
Flip-out signage: we’ve installed a new flip-out road closure sign on Dohertys Road to improve safety during flood events.
The new sign will only be displayed during flood events and clearly indicate when the road is closed. It’s an extra safety measure to help keep everyone safe and prevent vehicles from entering dangerous conditions.