The Federal Government has announced additional funding for transport projects in Melbourne’s north, with $125 million being committed for works on the roundabout at Donnybrook Road and Mitchell Street.
Additional lanes and a fully signalised intersection will be delivered as part of the works, on top of a new bridge over Kalkallo Creek and new barriers to be installed around the intersection, increasing the safety of the connection.
The new lanes through the intersection will deliver better access onto the Hume Freeway, building on the construction of a dedicated left turn slip lane in 2023 that’s helped to ease congestion and increase access to the Hume Freeway.
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These works form part of the Federal ($1 billion) and State ($200 million) government’s joint $1.2 billion Road Blitz, delivering a number of concurrent transport projects aimed at increasing safety and capacity.
Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King said road projects such as this will help to slash travel times for motorists in the area.
“This will be transformative project for Melbourne’s north, better connecting these growing suburbs with the city and the region,” King said.
“We are committed to delivering critical projects across Victoria that will help keep people moving, which is why we’re investing in Kalkallo.”
