The Urban Design and Landscape Plan (UDLP) for the Eastern Freeway Upgrades from Tram Road to Springvale Road has been approved.
In response to community feedback received through the project’s Environment Effects Statement, the UDLP exhibited for comment included 1.6 km of Koonung Creek Trail improvements with upgraded underpasses, better connections at Cabena Street and Koonung Road bridges and new bridges to Eram Park.
The plan also showed designs for new noise walls, improvements to Koonung Creek and how areas of Eram Park and Junction Road Reserve used to support construction will be returned with open lawns and more trees and plants.
While the plan was on exhibition in September 2025 it was viewed online more than 6,700 times. Over 60 people visited an information display to speak with our team, and 125 submissions were received.
In response to submissions, the final UDLP now includes improved designs for walking and cycling connections, returned open space at Eram Park and Junction Road Reserve, and for new noise walls including:
- additional surface upgrades to Koonung Creek Trail
- improved rails and screens on walking and cycling bridges
- a larger open grassed area at Eram Park
- more trees and plants to screen noise walls at Junction Road Reserve and Frank Sedgman Reserve
- colours for acrylic panels in noise walls inspired by the creek, trees and sky
- additional facilities including drinking fountains and bicycle repair stations.
Thank you to everyone who took an interest in the UDLP online, came to an information session or gave us your feedback.
You can read more about what we heard, and changes made to the UDLP in the Community Consultation Report (PDF, 18.3 MB).
With the Urban Design and Landscape Plan now approved, major construction work to upgrade the Eastern Freeway from Tram Road to Springvale Road will get underway. Sign up to receive e-updates for works in your area.