The long-waited second stage of upgrades to Yan Yean Road are a step closer, with the state and federal governments announcing construction will start next month.
The second stage of the project involves duplicating Yan Yean Road Kurrak Road, Bridge Inn Road and Doctors Gully Road across Yarrambat and Doreen, with nine intersections also set to receive major upgrades.
The works have been in the planning stage for a number of years, with the project subject to an environmental effects statement process (EES) in 2020, which was presented to the planning minister in February 2021.
The minister gave the upgrade the green light in March, 2021, pending changes to the scope and design of the project.
Updated design work was released in April this year to address community concerns.
A contract for the works was awarded to Decmil earlier this year.
The state and federal governments said the works are aimed at reducing congestion and improving safety while also delivering more reliable travel times for the 24,000 motorists who use the road each day.
The upgrades are also expected to provide about 11 kilometres of new walking and cycling paths for safer and more accessible active transport options.
State Yan Yean MP Lauren Kathage said the works will provide needed support for those moving to the fast-growing area.
“Melbourne’s north-east is an up-and-coming destination for young families and professionals to live in and this upgrade will ensure they’re able to get from home, to work, to school and everywhere in between easier than ever,” she said.
