More than 15,700 pieces of community feedback since 2017, including over 870 submissions on the Environment Effects Statement, have helped lock in the longer tunnel length, interchange designs, where to build new walking and cycling paths and bridges and where to deliver better outcomes for local people and the environment.

Before we get construction underway, we’ll be asking local people what they think about the look and feel of the design for their local area, including new and returned parklands, playgrounds, wetlands, walking and cycling bridges and noise walls.

An Urban Design and Landscape Plan (UDLP) for the North East Link tunnels was exhibited in May 2022 for local people to comment on the look and feel of the design for their area. The plan also included connecting Eastern Freeway Upgrades in Bulleen and Balwyn North. The UDLP was approved by the Minister for Planning on 3 February 2023. View the approved UDLP and Community Consultation Report.

Urban Design and Landscape Plans for the Ring Road Completion and the first stage of the Eastern Freeway Upgrades from Burke Road to Tram Road were exhibited from 9 October 2023 to 29 October 2023 at Engage Victoria. We’re considering all written comments and submissions received, then we’ll finalise the UDLPs and submit these to the Minister for Planning for approval.

UDLPs for the remaining stages of the Eastern Freeway Upgrades, from Hoddle Street to Burke Road, and from Tram Road to Springvale Road, will be on exhibition from 2024.