Significant arterial road and freeway improvement projects planned, underway or recently completed in Melbourne's eastern suburbs include:
A $32 million State Government funded project to widen Ferntree Gully Road and provide three lanes in each direction between Jells Road and Stud Road.
Construction start: early 2008 Completion: late 2009
Length of works: 4.5km
A $33 million State Government funded project to assist bus services between Rowville and Caulfield. Wellington Road between Springvale Road and Stud Road is being widened to provide three lanes in each direction. Bus stops along the route are being upgraded with exclusive bus lanes at major intersections. The project is being delivered in partnership between VicRoads and the Department of Transport.
Construction start: early 2006 Completion: mid 2008
A $140 million project funded by the Victorian and Australian Governments to eliminate the existing railway level crossing to improve safety and ease congestion on Springvale Road. The project involves lowering the railway line and constructing a new Nunawading premium station on the west side of Springvale Road.
Construction start: late 2009 Completion: mid 2010
A $15 million road link bypassing the town centre between Healesville-Yarra Glen Road and Old Healesville Road, and connecting to the Melba Highway. It will provide an alternative route for trucks and through traffic, and includes intersection improvements at various locations.
Construction start: mid 2009 Completion: late 2010
Length of works: 1.4km