We’re improving road safety and traffic flow in Bacchus Marsh with two major upgrades
Snapshot
35slashing travel times between Melbourne’s north and south-east by up to 35 minutes
6kmof twin road tunnels
15,000trucks off local roads every day
Overview
North East Link will finally fix the missing link in Melbourne’s freeway network. It will slash travel times between the M80 Ring Road and the Eastern Freeway by up to 35 minutes, take 15,000 trucks off local roads a day, and give local roads back to local communities.
The project will deliver a massive upgrade to the Eastern Freeway, Melbourne’s first dedicated busway and more than 25 km of new and upgraded walking and cycling paths.
This year, CPB Contractors will be moving around 100 above and underground services out of the way of North East Link, as part of the early works. Power, water, gas, sewer and telecommunication services need to be moved to make way for major construction to start from 2021.
While early works are happening, teams of some of the world’s best and biggest builders are preparing bids to design the entire project and build the North East Link tunnels. The preferred team, design and construction timelines will be known later this year. Early works are expected to be finished by early 2021, ready for major works to start soon after.
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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.
Early works
Early works begin on North East Link.
Construction
Construction
Construction begins on North East Link.
Linking key growth areas in the north and south-east
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Information
North East Link Project oversees the delivery of the missing link in Melbourne's freeway network. Visit the project website for more information.
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