Flemington Association CityLink Tulla Widening The $1.28 billion - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Flemington Association

CityLink Tulla Widening The $1.28 billion project involves adding lanes and other measures to improve the flow of traffic across the 23.8 kilometre section of freeway from the CityLink tunnels to Melbourne Airport. Key benefits • Boost reliability so travel times are more consistent • Boost capacity by 30% • Travel times will be improved, on average drivers will save 16 minutes in the morning peak and 17 minutes in the afternoon peak • Improve safety - reduction in casualty crashes of up to 20 per cent • Ensure quicker responses to incidents and recovery following incidents The project will be financed by the Federal Government, the State Government and Transurban the operator of CityLink. Corridor wide presentation 2

CityLink Tulla Widening Freeway Management System A Freeway Management System will be also be implemented including: § Ramp metering on all entry ramps § Overhead lane use management signs § Variable speed limit signs § Electronic on road message boards with destination travel times § Automatic incident detection system § CCTV cameras Corridor wide presentation 3

Key Works • One additional lane in each direction • Additional works at key interchanges to increase safety by reducing weaving and merging • Installation of an integrated managed freeway The project will be delivered in two sections: Melbourne Airport to Bulla Road • Managed by VicRoads. EOI released end of May Bulla Road to Power Street • Managed by Transurban, Leightons Contractors will deliver.

CityLink Tulla Widening Key Milestones Date Activity April 2014 In-principle agreement & public announcement October 2014 Project Agreement signed between Transurban and the State Mid 2015 Detailed design Late 2015 Construction begins Early 2018 Construction ends – CityLink tunnels to Melrose Drive Late 2018 Construction ends – Melrose Drive to Melbourne Airport Corridor wide presentation 5

CityLink Tulla Widening Construction Principles • EPA Victoria’s Environmental Guidelines for Major Construction Sites sets out strict conditions for managing noise, vibration and other aspects such as erosion, dust and land disturbance. These guidelines are in place to avoid or minimise impacts on local residents and the environment • Requirement to maintain the existing number of lanes during the day and maintain an 80km/h speed limit during peak periods • Requirement to notify residents and key stakeholders through notifications in advance of any impacts such as night works, access, geotechnical works etc. • Traffic impacts such as lane closures will be advertised online • Major closures will be advertised via the radio and newspapers and detours will be in place • Contractor has a 24/7 phone number to respond to community enquiries about the works Corridor wide presentation 7

CityLink Tulla Widening Staying in touch Contacts • Community enquiries 1300 783 947 General project enquiries: citylinktullawidening@roads.vic.gov.au citylinktullawidening.vic.gov.au Construction enquiries: ctwbullatopower@leicon.com.au Future Engagement • Project update letter sent to residents along the project corridor • Briefings with community groups and associations • Corridor wide Community Information Sessions planned for Mid 2015 - 4 locations across the corridor Any Questions? Corridor wide presentation 8