Altona Road (Ford upgrade) project

The Ford crossing is now open for use. 

The ford crossing is located between Altona Road and Racecourse Road at the lower end of Kororoit Creek and is in an extremely poor condition. The existing crossing is built on box culvert units and the condition of the units including road pavement, has deteriorated beyond repair. The crossing is prone to flooding even in minor flood events. In the past there were numerous occasions where this crossing was closed due to severe flooding.  

The new crossing will accommodate new vehicle carriage way and a shared user path with safety guard rails, as well as installation of a new electronic flood warning system.  

The project includes:  

• replacement of existing culvert units 

• construction of asphalt pavement for two-way vehicle traffic 

• a shared path for cyclists and pedestrians separated by safety guard rails.

View project plans here:  

Bird's eye plan view(PDF, 2MB)

Elevation plan view(PDF, 206KB) 

Road and path closures

Altona Road/Racecourse Road will be closed in both directions from the flood gates for the duration of the works. Works are scheduled from mid-November 2024 until June 2025 (weather dependent). Bicycle and pedestrian paths that cross through this area will also be closed.  

View the cycling routes map.

Construction update January 2025

No construction is taking place due the flooding.

Flora and Fauna

The Altona Road upgrade will affect a limited area of native vegetation, which has been minimised as much as possible to facilitate the necessary work. A significant aspect of this project includes the construction of a fish ladder designed to enhance the migration of fish, aquatic life and bird species, both upstream and downstream, thereby supporting their feeding, breeding, and genetic diversity.