The Australian and Victorian Governments are working hand in hand to fix roads across the State to improve safety and better connect Melbourne’s suburbs, Victoria’s regions, and surrounds.
“My Government is building Australia’s future – and that means building Victoria’s future too. We want to make sure all Victorians have the services and the infrastructure they need now and into the future.
“We will continue to partner with the Victorian Government to deliver critical road upgrades to provide immediate congestion relief now.
“This is good for local jobs, good for local businesses and good for commuters,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
The two levels of government will be delivering two new road projects for Melbourne’s south-east. The projects are:
The Nepean Highway and Overton Road Intersection Upgrade will involve installing traffic signals and improving footpath connectivity to the existing Kananook Creek Trail, enhancing road safety for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists alike.
On the other hand, the McLeod Road and Mornington Peninsula Freeway Intersection Upgrade will deliver improvements to the intersection to support journeys between south-east suburbs and the coast.
Delivering these transformative projects for Melbourne’s south-east will improve the lives of residents from Carrum to Frankston and beyond.
“We’re fixing roads right across Victoria; from Ararat to Gippsland to Melbourne, we’re giving Victorians the infrastructure they deserve after being short-changed by the former Coalition government.
“These will be transformative projects for Melbourne’s south-east, better connecting these growing suburbs with the city and the region.
“The Road Blitz will fund projects to improve network efficiency, travel times and road safety in key areas of Melbourne and its surrounds, to match the Victorian Government’s Road Blitz which is largely focused on the regions,” Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King said.
“After ten years of neglect from the federal Liberal National Party, it’s fantastic to have a partner in Canberra that can find Victoria on a map and deliver critical investments to keep our state moving.
“Our growing communities deserve the very best road connections, which is why we are investing more to improve traffic flow and boost safety,” VIC Minister for Transport Infrastructure Gabrielle Williams said.
The two new projects are part of the Australian Government’s $1 billion Road Blitz, which matches the existing near-billion-dollar road blitz by the Victorian Government, who have added a further $200 million.
Funding is ready, right now, to fix roads in need of critical upgrades.
This follows funding already committed to three projects under the Road Blitz, including:
Delivery timeframes for these projects will be determined in consultation with the State Government.
“Every Victorian wants to spend less time stuck in traffic and more time with family – that’s why we’re delivering major road upgrades across Melbourne’s south-east and faster and safer journeys for decades to come.
“As we build more homes, we are making sure our fastest growing communities have the transport infrastructure they deserve now and into the future,” VIC Premier Jacinta Allan said.
“As a local who travels frequently across our community, I know this investment will make a major difference for pedestrians and road users.
“These upgrades will enhance safety for pedestrians and road users in our local community.
“These upgrades will make our local roads safer and get people moving faster.
“This money is ready right now, to deliver two major road upgrades in our community.
“Only the Albanese Labor Government is continuing to invest in roads and infrastructure in our local community, building Australia’s future,” Member for Dunkley Jodie Belyea said.
Source: Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government; Prime Minister of Australia – Media; Infrastructure Magazine; Sky News Australia