The community is being invited to share their ideas and help shape options for the upgrade to the intersection where Brewery Tap Road and Old Melbourne Road connect to the Western Freeway in Warrenheip.
The Albanese Government has committed $100 million towards planning and early works for the Western Freeway and Brewery Tap Road Intersection Upgrade which aims to improve safety and traffic flow at this notoriously dangerous intersection.
From 16 February to 8 March Big Build Roads is seeking feedback from the community to help inform planning for the upgrade.
This feedback will be used to better understand problems and challenges at the current intersection and the community's views on safety and traffic flow.
Stakeholders such as City of Ballarat and adjacent businesses will also be asked to contribute to the planning process.
Planning work is already underway by Big Build Roads with key activities including developing a project design, detailed traffic analysis and modelling, as well as on-site investigations to gain a clear picture of the area.
Traffic control measures including temporary lane closures and reduced speed limits may be in place at times throughout the planning period.
This will allow on site crews to safely undertake environmental and technical investigations to inform planning and early works for the upgrade.
Traffic disruption will be kept to a minimum, and busy periods will be avoided where possible. We thank drivers for their patience during this time.
Planning work will be used to inform the design, cost, and timeline of the upgrade.
Residents and local businesses can talk to the project team at Warrenheip Memorial Hall, 535 Ti Tree Road, Warrenheip, on Saturday 21 February 2026 between 10am and 3pm.
They can also have their say at engage.vic.gov.au/western-fwy-brewery-tap-rd by Sunday 8 March 2026.
