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Home > Melbourne West Gate Tunnel awarded

Melbourne West Gate Tunnel awarded

Written by admin on 13/12/2017 in News

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John Holland has been selected by Transurban and the State Government of Victoria to deliver Victoria’s multi-billion dollar West Gate Tunnel project in a 50:50 joint venture with CPB Contractors. Major construction work is expected to start in early 2018 with the project scheduled to open to traffic in 2022.

Design and construction works include widening the West Gate Freeway from eight lanes to 12 between the M80 Ring Road and Williamstown Road; a 2.8km eastbound tunnel and 4km westbound tunnel under Yarraville; a new bridge over the Maribyrnong River; an elevated road along Footscray Road to the Port of Melbourne, CityLink and the city’s north; and major new cycling and pedestrian paths.

Chief Executive Officer, Joe Barr, said the project would provide important benefits to the people of Melbourne.

“In providing an alternative route to the West Gate Bridge and direct access to the port, the project will significantly decrease traffic congestion, improve productivity, remove numerous trucks from local roads and reduce travel times for motorists,” he said.

Executive General Manager VIC, Trevor Hall, said he looked forward to working with the community to deliver this important piece of infrastructure.

“Our solution features urban design with high social and environmental value. We will work in partnership with residents and other stakeholders to ensure the project provides exceptional outcomes,” he said.

The West Gate Tunnel project, one of Victoria’s largest ever urban road projects, will deliver a vital alternative to the West Gate Bridge, provide quicker and safer journeys, and remove thousands of trucks from residential streets.

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