North East Link is the biggest ever investment in Melbourne’s north east – changing the way people move around Melbourne.
As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re delivering 3 major road projects. The 6.5km North East Link tunnels from Watsonia to Bulleen will fix the missing link in our city’s freeway network, take 15,000 trucks off local roads a day and reduce travel times by up to 35 minutes. Upgrades to the Eastern Freeway and M80 Ring Road will include new lanes, smart technology and a seamless connection to the North East Link tunnels.
This massive program of works is being carefully planned so the projects can open in 2028 – bringing all the pieces of North East Link together.
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North East Link Community Fund applications now open
Communities in Melbourne’s north east have another opportunity to benefit from a $10 million fund that is helping local groups and organisations during construction of the North East Link.

North East Link receives global recognition for carbon emission standards
North East Link has become the first infrastructure project in Australia to receive the internationally recognised PAS2080 certification.