The Liberal Party will start on the second stage of the Yan Yean Road upgrade within 12 months of coming to office if it wins next month’s state election.
The second stage of the upgrade will widen the road from one lane to two lanes in each direction between Kurrack and Bridge Inn roads.
Opposition leader Matt Guy said the upgrade will cut the amount of time families spend in traffic each day.
Opposition transport infrastructure spokesman Matt Bach said Labor has been promising to finish the upgrade since 2015.
According to Major Road Projects Victoria, the second stage of the upgrade was subject to an Environment Effects Statement (EES) process in 2020.
An Inquiry and Advisory Committee (IAC) appointed was appointed by the planning minister to assess the EES and prepare a detailed report. It a recommendation to the minister in February 2021.
In March 2021, the minister concluded the upgrade could proceed with some recommended updates.
“We’re currently working to refine the project design, obtain environmental and planning approvals required and address the outcomes of the EES to ensure the best outcome for road users, the local community and the surrounding environment,” MRPV stated.
Liberal candidate for Yan Yean, Richard Welch, said the community is sick of being ignored while traffic jams cost families time every single day.
“We are sick of the government ignoring accidents. It is time to be transparent with the community and get on with upgrading Yan Yean Road.”
“This much-needed upgrade will save lives.”
