Traffic Management Process and Road Closure Notices

An ambitious $2m project is under way at Essendon Fields that will see an exciting transformation of the English Street entrance, the parks most popular portal.

Work on the project began in April, which will provide easier access for employees and visitors for years to come, is expected to take 5 months, finishing in September 2010.

General Manager, Rob Whitwell said that the new entrance “will provide better traffic management with wider lanes and easier traffic flow for employees and visitors.”

Transforming the entrance to Essendon Fields, will see dramatic new landscaping, more efficient traffic management and new road surfacing.

The finishing touches to the project will incorporate new signage into the park and an iconic sculpture. “All new structures will be designed to be as environmentally sustainable and energy efficient as possible” Rob Whitwell said.

Below is a list of works that will be undertaken during this period.

If you have any questions or queries, please contact Roger Marsh, Project Manager – Civil, JA Dodd Pty Ltd on 0413 782 766.

Stage 1

Completed.

Stage 2

August – November 2010

Works: New roadway and re-alignment of the Northern section of English Street between the Tullamarine freeway and the Shopping Centre entrance.

Traffic Management: Traffic will be diverted onto the new Southern section of English Street, which will be two-way traffic but only a single lane in each direction. Roberts Ave, Nomad Road and Larkin Street (South of English St) will be temporarily closed during this time, however access to Bristol Street and Hammond Street remains. Please refer to the Traffic Management Plan for more details.