Construction of a road with a safety cone

Perry Road construction and widening 

  • Construction of a road with a safety cone
Project Summary


Start date: September 2023

Expected completion: October 2026

Status: In progress

Total budget: $4.5m across all three stages

Funding: Supported by the Dandenong Industrial Area Extension Development Contributions Plan.  

Contact Details

The Perry Road construction and widening project is improving safety, traffic flow and road durability along Perry Road in Keysborough.  

Stages One and Two are complete. Stage Three, between Atlantic Drive and Pillars Road, is in progress and is expected to be completed in October 2026.  

Stage descriptions  

Stage One: Greens Road to Pacific Drive, approximately 850 metres. Retain the relevant works detail; state that works commenced in September 2023 and were completed in September 2024.  

Stage Two: Pacific Drive to Atlantic Drive, approximately 550 metres. Retain the relevant works detail; state that works commenced in September 2024 and were completed in June 2025.  

Stage Three: Atlantic Drive to Pillars Road. State that works are in progress and expected to be completed in 2026. 

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Stage One - Between Greens Road and Pacific Drive

Project Objective/Scope

Construction of the approximately 850 meter section of Perry Road between Greens Road and Pacific Drive was delivered in accordance with the requirements of the Dandenong Industrial Area Extension Developer Contribution Plan (DCP). This included road pavement reconstruction, widening, drainage, streetlights, shared user paths and landscaping.

Completion of this project has delivered a safer road environment for motorists, pedestrians, residents, and businesses alike.

To complement the road construction landscaping and a shared path were delivered to make the area more eye pleasing and pedestrian friendly. New streetlights and an upgrade of storm water assets were part of the construction works.

Construction works commenced in September 2023 and were completed in September 2024.

Stage Two - Pacific Drive to Atlantic Drive, Keysborough

Project Objective/Scope

Construction of the approximately 550 metre section of Perry Road between Pacific Drive and Atlantic Drive was delivered in accordance with the requirements of the Dandenong Industrial Area Extension Developer Contribution Plan (DCP). This included road pavement reconstruction, widening, drainage, streetlights, shared user paths and landscaping.

Completing this project delivered a safer road environment for motorists, pedestrians, residents, and businesses alike.

To complement the road construction landscaping and a shared path were delivered consistent with Stage 1, to make the area more eye pleasing and pedestrian friendly. New streetlights and an upgrade storm water asset were part the construction works.

Construction commenced in September 2024 and was completed in June 2025.

Stage Three - Atlantic Road to Pillars Road, Keysborough

Project Objective/Scope

This is the third and final stage of the Perry Road Construction and Widening Project. It includes: 

  • Road widening 
  • Pavement reconstruction 
  • Upgrades to drainage 
  • Installation of guardrails and streetlights 
  • A new shared user path.

Timing 

Construction will commence in September 2025 and is estimated to be completed by the end of June 2026. 

Traffic Impacts 

  • Council will notify residents and businesses ahead of the commencement of works. 
  • VMS (digital) boards will advise motorists of any significant disruptions, such as road closures, so motorists, residents and businesses can plan accordingly. 

The project will be delivered with support from the Dandenong Industrial Area Extension Developer Contribution Plan (DCP). 

Key Dates

Stage Three expected completion
October 2026 
Stage Three commenced
September 2025
Stage Two completed
June 2025
Stage Two commenced
September 2024
Stage One completed
September 2024
Stage One commenced
September 2023

Perry Road, Greens Road to Pillars Road, Keysborough 

Perry Road, Keysborough