Works on stage one of the upgrade of Jumping Creek Road are progressing with construction underway between Ringwood-Warrandyte Road and Nelson Drive in Warrandyte

Since construction started in mid-April works have included re-levelling the road area, which will help to improve sightlines and safety along this section of road.

Excavation works are now nearly completed and many underground services have been relocated.

Works to install new underground drainage pipes are about half way through. We have installed 50 per cent of the kerb and channel and will soon start works on the retaining walls along the side of the road before laying the asphalt.

Works are on track to be completed by the end of August 2020.

For more information, view our June 2020 project update

View some of our progress photos

The first stage of the Jumping Creek Road reconstruction project is now underway.

With works starting in mid-April, this important project aims to improve the road’s safety while upgrading the existing infrastructure and increasing connectivity for pedestrians. Weather permitting, the construction of this stage is expected to be complete by the end of August 2020.

The road is now closed between Yarra Road and Ringwood-Warrandyte Road and will remain closed for the duration of this construction period. Only local resident and emergency vehicle access is permitted during this time. The road closure is in place for the safety of all road users during construction and to allow the works be completed as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Detours are in place with traffic diverted via Yarra Road and Brysons Road. To prepare for the increased traffic flows along these roads, some preliminary works were completed along the diversion route. Additional road maintenance works, signage and speed control signs are currently being arranged and the condition of the detour routes is being closely monitored.

Construction works will get underway this month on the upgrade of Jumping Creek Road between the Ringwood-Warrandyte Road and Nelson Drive in Warrandyte.

To allow for the reconstruction of this 350 metre section of road, the road will be closed to through traffic from 21 April 2020 until the end of August.

Detours will be in place via Yarra Road and Brysons Road during this period. Emergency service vehicle and local access will be maintained at all times.

This is the first step of construction for the Jumping Creek Road project.

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We understand everyone in our community is responding to the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.

At this stage, we do not foresee there are any impacts to the delivery of this road upgrade project.

The safety of our community is our top priority during this time.

In Manningham, we are following advice from the Department of Health and Human Services and encourage everyone to practise good hygiene and social distancing in our community.

For updates on Council services and facilities during this time, visit our website.

Construction on the upgrade of Jumping Creek Road will start in April this year, with the first stage to reconstruct the road between the Ringwood-Warrandyte Road and Nelson Drive in Warrandyte.

This is the first step of construction for Jumping Creek Road, which ultimately will see the full length of Jumping Creek Road between Ringwood-Warrandyte Road and Homestead Road in Wonga Park upgraded, to improve safety for all road users.

Works on the initial 350 metre section of Jumping Creek Road include lowering part of the road by more than one metre.

Due to the construction safety issues associated with these works this section of road will be closed to through traffic during construction, which is anticipated to be completed between early April and the end of August 2020.

While road closures and detours will be in place for this area, emergency service vehicle and local access will be maintained at all times.

For more details, view our fact sheet.

The Planning Permit application for stage 1A of the Jumping Creek Road upgrade is now available for public comment.

The planning application relates to the vegetation removal associated with the upgrade between Ringwood-Warrandyte Road to Nelson Drive.

All relevant documentation associated with the application is currently available for public inspection:

• on Manningham’s Planning Register, application reference PLN19/0038
• at the Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster between 8.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday

Written submissions can be made online via Manningham's Planning Register or via post to Manningham Council, PO Box 1, Doncaster VIC 3108.

If you intend to make a written submission, you will need to provide your full name and contact details (address, email and phone number during business hours) together with the planning application reference of PLN19/0038.

Please see Notice of an application for planning permit: PLN19/0038.

Submissions close on Wednesday 15 May 2019.

AusNet will be starting works to relocate electrical cables along Jumping Creek Road, between 373 Ringwood-Warrandyte Road and 292 Jumping Creek Road, on Wednesday 14 November.

We’re in the process of finalising the design for stage 1A of the Jumping Creek Road upgrade, which includes lowering a road crest by 1.8 to 2 metres, to improve the lines of sight for traffic on this stretch of the road.

Before the upgrade can begin, electrical cables near the road crest need to be relocated and power poles will need to be removed. This is to reduce roadside hazards and improve safety.

The works being undertaken by AusNet are anticipated to take 5 to 6 weeks to complete. We've been advised that some traffic delays may be experienced during these works. For more information on changing traffic conditions, contact AusNet.

Update on Stage 1A of Jumping Creek Road Upgrade

We’re in the process of finalising the design for stage 1A of the Jumping Creek Road Upgrade. Part of this design includes lowering a road crest* by 1.8 to 2 metres, to improve the line of sight for ascending and descending traffic on this stretch of the road.

The stretch of road to be lowered is located between 373 Ringwood-Warrandyte Road and 292 Jumping Creek Road.

Before construction can begin, electrical cables in the vicinity of the road crest must be relocated and power poles will need to be removed. The power poles will be removed in Stage 1A to eliminate them as roadside hazards and ensure safety requirements are met.

The relocation of the electrical cables will be undertaken by AusNet (as the service authority) on behalf of Manningham Council. The cable works must be completed before civil construction can begin.

We expect that AusNet will be begin relocating cables in the next 6 to 8 weeks.

*a road crest is a point in a road where the road climbs or descends and often impedes on a drivers line of sight.

Stage 3 of the Jumping Creek Road Upgrade addresses safety concerns raised by the community affecting the section between Yarra and Homestead Roads, including the Wonga Park township.

For the intersections of Jumping Creek Road with Dudley and Yarra Roads, we developed a concept design in consultation with our Community Reference Panel. This design reduces the speed of traffic and improves pedestrian and community safety, as shown below.

Intersection options

We sought the community’s preference on the type of signals needed at the intersection of Jumping Creek Road and Dudley Road.

1. Full intersection signals at the Jumping Creek Road/Dudley Road intersection. All traffic into and out of Dudley Road and pedestrian movements will be controlled with signals.

2. Pedestrian Operated Signals only across Jumping Creek Road. The movements into and out of Dudley Road will be controlled with a Stop sign only. Pedestrians crossing Dudley Road will need to cross when safe to do so, without signals.

We received 88 responses through the online survey, via email and phone.

The majority of the respondents preferred the installation of the full intersection signals at the Jumping Creek Road/Dudley Road intersection.

A breakdown of the survey results is shown on the pie chart below.

The next steps

• a road safety audit

• assessment of the impact on the surrounding vegetation, adjoining properties and service assets, eg. Telstra

• further consultation, as required.

Once the intersection design has been further developed, we will start the concept design for the length of the road between Dudley Road and Homestead Road over the next year.

This will also involve the design for lowering the road crest to the east of Dudley Road to improve sight lines. A footpath along the north side of the road will also be included.

Thanks to everyone who provided their feedback. A project update including the results of the consultation will be available very soon.