As a part of Victoria’s Big Build, Hallam North and Heatherton Road were upgraded, with works beginning in September 2020 and completed in late 2022.

The upgrade included the duplication of Hallam North Road, upgraded intersections, and new walking and cycling paths.

The works consisted of

• Duplication of Hallam North Road from two lanes to four lanes (two in each direction), with a central median.
• Intersection upgrade and signalisation at Hallam North Road and Heatherton Road, replacing the existing roundabout.
• New signalised intersection providing access to Heatherton Village Shopping Centre and Heatherton Road.
• Upgraded signalised intersection with Thomas Mitchell Drive to improve safety and access.
• Dedicated turn lanes and new U-turn facilities.
• New and upgraded shared-use paths along both sides of Hallam North Road and Heatherton Road for the whole project length.
• Roadworks, earthworks, retaining wall design, street lighting, safety barriers, and traffic signals.
• Stormwater and sub-surface drainage design, including flood modelling.
• Relocation and protection of existing utility services.
• Landscaping, urban design, and associated works.

The team identified and proposed several road improvements including the signalisation of a shopping centre access.

The upgrade has improved traffic flow and eased congestion at the Heatherton Road intersection, improved accessibility to the freeway network, made it easier for the local community to walk or cycle in the local area, and lowered the risk and severity of crashes by adding safety barriers.