Early works on the M80 Ring Road deliver benefits for motorists
Friday, 31 July 2009
Photo: Christian Pearson - Misheye
A $5 million funding injection from the Government’s Nation
Building – Economic Stimulus Plan has accelerated the opening of an
additional lane to traffic on the M80 Ring Road between the Deer
Park Bypass and Boundary Road in Melbourne.
The Australian Government provided the funding to fast track works
that would deliver early benefits to drivers before major
construction begins on the M80 Ring Road early next year.
The M80 Ring Road is a key freight route and an important
connection for many growth areas in Melbourne, currently carrying
142,000 vehicles per day, of which 16 per cent are trucks.
The completion of these early works will allow traffic to flow
freely from the recently opened Deer Park Bypass onto the M80 Ring
Road and will help reduce travel times for motorists heading into
the city.
Overall the Australian Government is contributing $900 million
toward the $2.25 billion upgrade of the M80.
The project is a great boost for Victoria and once complete, will
significantly improve safety for motorists, enhance capacity and
improve travel times along the Ring Road route.
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