The Australian and Victorian governments are calling for Expressions of Interest to build the final $290 million stage of the $2.25 billion M80 Ring Road Upgrade in Victoria.
The final upgrades include a four-kilometre section between Sydney Road and Edgars Road and a two kilometre section between Plenty Road and the Greensborough Highway.
The works will also include extra lanes in each direction.
Victorian Minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan says entry and exit ramps will be widened to increase capacity and a dedicated exit ramp from Sydney Road to Edgars Road will be built to improve safety and eliminate dangerous and weaving traffic.
“This upgrade project will improve safety and reduce congestion for the 160,000 drivers who use this freeway each day, delivering better journeys for drivers, freight operations and the local community,” Mr. Donnellan said.
An electronic freeway management system will also be installed featuring overhead electronic signs which will provide real time information for drivers and help manage traffic flow.
In April 2016, the Australian Government announced it would commit a further $350 million to complete the M80 Ring Road, as part of its $1.5 billion commitment to the $3 billion Victorian Infrastructure Package, if matched by the Victorian Government.
Construction on the remaining sections of the M80 Ring Road is expected to begin in late 2018 for completion by late 2021.
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