Melbourne road development needed to unlock congestion

Melbourne’s growing congestion problem could be reduced significantly if a number of major road projects are initiated. A budget of US$1.67 billion (A$2.2 billion) will be needed for the upgrade works to 13 of the city’s most important road sections. These roads are located in the south-east of the city as well as in the north.
May 8, 2018 Read time: 1 min

Melbourne’s growing congestion problem could be reduced significantly if a number of major road projects are initiated. A budget of US$1.67 billion (A$2.2 billion) will be needed for the upgrade works to 13 of the city’s most important road sections. These roads are located in the south-east of the city as well as in the north.

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