A contract has been awarded for the delivery of the Northern Package of the Yan Yean Road Upgrade – Stage Two project in Victoria, which will deliver safer and more reliable journeys for the 24,000 motorists that use the connection daily.
Stage Two of the Yan Yean Road Upgrade will duplicate lanes between Kurrak Road, Bridge Inn Road and Doctors Gully Road across Yarrambat and Doreen, while also upgrading nine intersections. These works will aim to reduce congestion, improve safety and deliver more reliable travel times.
The upgrade will also provide around 11 kilometres of new walking and cycling paths, offering safer and more accessible active transport options.
Decmil has been awarded the Northern Package of works between Bridge Inn Road and Orchard Road.
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Major construction on the Northern Package is set to begin in November this year, while construction on the Southern Package is expected to commence in mid-2026.
The Yan Yean Road Upgrade – Stage Two forms part of the Federal (and Victorian governments’ $3.14 billion Suburban Roads Upgrades – South Eastern Roads and Northern Roads program (contributions of $1.58 billion and $1.57 billion respectively).
Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King said the project would help to support the growth of an up and coming destination for young families and professionals.
“Stage Two of the Yan Yean Road Upgrade will ease congestion, improve safety, and connect local families to the places they need to go every day,” she said.
