Two new CityLink exit ramps from the Bolte Bridge opened on Monday 12 October.

This is a major milestone in the $1.39 billion Monash-CityLink-West Gate Upgrade.

The opening of the Bolte Bridge ramps came a week after new ramps on the West Gate Freeway opened on Sunday 4 October and Monday 5 October.

The new ramps reduce merging and weaving and separate traffic according to its destination.

A dedicated ramp now takes traffic from Kings Way east to the Bolte Bridge and West Gate Bridge. A new ramp also takes traffic from the Domain Tunnel and West Gate Freeway to the Bolte Bridge and Todd Road.

Another new ramp from Montague Street heading east to the Burnley Tunnel has also opened and there will be new access from City Road to the entry ramp at Kings Way to the tunnel.

A map of the traffic changes and further information is available on the Monash-CityLink-West Gate upgrade website or by calling 1300 881 137.
 

Springvale Road reopened a week earlier than expected after major work at the Nunawading level crossing was completed.

The road was closed to allow a bridge to be built as part of the $140 million Springvale Road Rail Separation project.

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Concept designs of stations on the $4.5 billion Melbourne Metro project have been released. The images show what Stage 1 of the Melbourne Metro project could look like.

The project will shape future growth of the CBD and inner Melbourne.

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The first two pieces of Footscray station’s new footbridge have been lifted into place. The work is part of the $51.2 million Footscray Renewal program.

The next two spans will be lifted into place this month and will be followed by the construction of stairs and lifts.

The bridge will improve access to platforms, incorporating stair and lift access to all platforms.

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A new Western Freeway route between Melton and Bacchus Marsh is a step closer.

John Holland and AECOM will join VicRoads to build the new road through Anthony’s Cutting. Major construction is scheduled to begin in early 2010 and is due to be completed in 2012.

The new route through Anthony’s Cutting will eliminate the tight curves and low-speed section of the Western Highway. This section has seen 21 casualty crashes over the last five years.

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The Department of Transport recently conducted community consultation about bus stop changes along Lonsdale Street in preparation for the introduction of Doncaster Area Rapid Transit (DART).

DART will deliver service upgrades to four key bus routes through Doncaster, Doncaster East, Templestowe, Donvale and Warrandyte. People living in these areas will benefit from faster and more convenient bus services to and from the city from early 2011.

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Legislation designed to fast-track vital Victorian Transport Plan projects has been passed by State Parliament.

The Major Transport Projects Facilitation Act 2009 is due to come into law in early November.

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A new ticketing system, myki, will be introduced later this year on Melbourne’s public transport network. People will now be able to choose how they manage their myki.

There are two different ways to use a myki – either buying a myki pass or using myki money.

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