The Australian Government is investing $1.1 billion to upgrade Victoria’s Western Freeway.
The Western Freeway is a critical transport route which links with major freight routes throughout the state including Midland, Sunraysia, Pyrenees, Henty and Wimmera Highways.
The $1.1 billion investment will go towards improving capacity and safety between Melton and Caroline Springs, with upgrades to be identified and prioritised between the Australian and Victorian Governments.
It has been announced that $100 million will be allocated towards planning and early works to improve the intersection of the freeway with Brewery Tap Road in Warrenheip.
Meanwhile, the Government confirmed it is also providing $6.1 million towards two bridge strengthening upgrades between Stawell and the South Australian border.
Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King, expressed the importance of this investment and other Federal Government upgrade plans for the Australian public.
“We’re investing in the transport projects that matter most to Victorians,” she said.
“We’re investing $2.1 billion in the Western Freeway corridor, $7 billion in the Melbourne Airport rail link, and $1 billion in a suburban road blitz because we care about our cities, our suburbs and our regions.”
In other news, Queensland transport and logistics providers are temporarily ceasing operations in anticipation of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
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