The Victorian Government has allocated more than 720 million for new roads projects and initiatives for 2012 to 2013.
Minister for Roads, Terry Mulder said: ‘These new road projects will mean less congestion and more than 5000 jobs.”
These new initiatives will create 700 direct jobs in the construction industry and more than 4500 indirect jobs for the financial period of 2012 and 2013.
The new road projects and initiatives funded by the Victoria Coalition Government will support almost 2500 direct jobs in construction.
The level crossing at Mithcam road Rooks Road, in Mitcham will be removed and replaced with road overpasses, the level crossing at Springvale Road, in Springvale will also be removed and replaced with a road overpass. Works will include a new railway station and bus interchange at Mitcham and a brand new railway station and Springvale.
“We’re improving our rural highways through progressive duplicatin and new rural overtaking lanes in line with our election commitments,” said Mr Mulder.
“We’re investing in new roads, arterial road duplications and rail grade separations to address congestion in the outer suburbs.
“In metropolitan Melbourne, we’re continuing the upgrade of the M80 Ring Road and investing in maintenaine for West Gate Bridge.”