Detours in place as Alfred Road closes for essential upgrade

Published on 07 August 2025

Residents are advised to plan ahead and allow more time for travel as Alfred Road in Cobblebank closes for essential upgrades from 18 August until 5 December 2025.

The developer-led works will see the road closed between Buckingham Boulevard and Mount Cottrell Road to allow for it to be upgraded to an urban standard road.

The upgrade will significantly improve safety and the condition of the road for residents and other road users.

Detours will be in place via the Western Hwy and Exford Road for the duration of the works.

See more information and updates on Alfred Road works.

Quotes attributable to City of Melton Mayor Cr Steve Abboushi:

“This project is part of a series of works across the City of Melton to ease traffic congestion and make our roads safer and better suited to our growing community.

“While we try and minimise road closures wherever possible, in this instance there is no option to build the road whilst allowing traffic through or keeping the road open.

“Council has been working closely with the developer to limit the duration of the works and minimise disruption as much as possible.”

“We know that these works will cause delays, and we appreciate everyone’s patience as the project is completed.”