Beresford Road to undergo reconstruction in early 2023

Drivers can expect to see road works throughout January on Beresford Road as reconstruction begins by Yarra Ranges Council. Picture: ON FILE.

Frequent users of Beresford Road in Lilydale can expect to see major road works take place early next year.

The road is set to undergo reconstruction works as part of Yarra Ranges Council’s 2022/2023 Capital Works Expenditure Program.

It will involve the reconstruction of the stretch of road between Cave Hill Road to Creek Bridge Road beginning Tuesday 3 January and running until later in the month.

Both day and night works will take place throughout the construction period, with access to the businesses that run alongside Beresford Road remaining open.

The schedule of works and road impacts are as follows (subject to weather conditions):

3 January – 8 January 2023

Beresford Rd (between Cave Hill Road to Creek Road Bridge) open to Westbound traffic only, with detours in place for Eastbound traffic.

9 January – 15 January 2023

Beresford Rd (between Cave Hill Road to Creek Road Bridge) open to Eastbound traffic only, with detours in place for Westbound traffic.

16 January to late January

Beresford Rd open in both directions with some road works still in progress.