Connecting Melbourne Airport to all metropolitan and regional rail lines via Sunshine
Snapshot
30minutes travel time slashed between the north and south-east
5kmof twin road tunnels
15,000trucks off local roads every day
Overview
North East Link will finally connect the missing link in Melbourne's freeway network between an upgraded Eastern Freeway from Springvale Road to the M80 Ring Road.
It will be a safe and efficient freeway connection for 100,000 vehicles a day, slashing travel times, getting trucks off local roads and linking key growth areas in the north and south-east.
North East Link will overhaul the Eastern Freeway with new lanes and new technology for up to 40% faster trips.
As part of these upgrades, North East Link will create the Doncaster Busway, with dedicated express bus lanes along the Eastern Freeway from Doncaster towards the city.
In 2019, North East Link will be assessed through an Environment Effects Statement, Victoria’s most stringent and transparent planning approvals process.
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Project timeline
Business case and options assessment
November 2017
Project corridor selected
Business Case
The business case will be submitted to Government in early 2018.
Detailed planning and procurement
Reference design
Reference design completed.
Community consultation
Continued community consultation will provide valuable input and shape key areas of the project.
Environment Effects Statement
Formal planning and approvals process begins through an Environmental Effects Statement.
Project out to market
Expressions of interest open for builders to construct the North East Link.
Preferred builder selected
The project will be released to market so a preferred builder can be selected.
Construction
Construction
Construction begins on North East Link.
Linking key growth areas in the north and south-east
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North East Link Project overseas the the missing link in Melbourne's freeway network.
