Monash Freeway Transformation Another Step Closer
26 June 2018
Victorian Government:
The transformation of the
Monash
Freeway has reached another milestone, with
expressions of interest now
underway to build the $711 million second stage of the project.
Federal Minister for Urban Infrastructure and Cities Paul Fletcher said
motorists make more than 470,000 trips on the corridor each day – and
this project will make those trips quicker and easier by adding 36
kilometres of new lanes to the
freeway.
“This project will slash congestion and improve travel times for drivers
across
Melbourne’s south east,” Mr Fletcher said.
“Delivering more lanes where they’re needed most, as well as upgrading
entry and exit ramps, will better link the community around Beaconsfield
and deliver a duplicated O’Shea Road.
“The freeway will be widened between Warrigal Road and Eastlink and
between Clyde Road and Cardinia Road, cutting an estimated nine minutes
off a peak-hour trip between Pakenham and the city.”
Victorian Minister for
Roads, Road Safety and Ports Luke Donnellan said new
technology would be used to make it safer, easier and quicker to
access Melbourne’s growing south eastern suburbs.
“Early works will be fast-tracked over the coming months, starting with
the installation of smart on-road technology and overhead lane use and
speed signs further along the Monash Freeway,” Mr Donnellan said.
“This technology will help better manage large volumes of traffic and
provide drivers with live lane use and traffic information to deliver a
safer and more reliable journey.”
Federal Member for La Trobe Jason Wood said the project includes the
upgrade of the Beaconsfield Interchange and the extension of O’Shea Road
in Berwick, which would greatly benefit residents in the southeast.
“This is going to deliver smoother and safer commutes for my community,
ensuring people get from work to home sooner so they can spend less time
in traffic and more time with the family,” Mr Wood said.
Victorian Member for Southern Metropolitan Region Gavin Jennings said
drivers would benefit from better connections from the Monash Freeway to
arterial roads and Eastlink.
“This project will connect Police Road to the Monash Freeway and link
Jacksons Road directly to Eastlink with a new separated road – making it
easier for people to get where they need to go.”
Stage 1 of the Monash Freeway Upgrade between EastLink and Clyde Road is
nearing completion. New lanes were opened in early May and new overhead
freeway technology was installed in early June.
The Australian Government is contributing $500 million to the Monash
Freeway Upgrade Stage 2 with the Victorian Government contributing the
remainder.
Major construction on the project is scheduled to start in mid-2019 and
is expected to be completed in early 2022, weather permitting.
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