The Albanese and Carroll Labor Governments are supporting Melbourne’s growing north-west by upgrading the Calder Freeway and Calder Park Drive Interchange.
Concept designs have been released, giving Victorians their first look at the proposed project design.
Community consultation is now open, so locals can have their say.
The plan includes:
- A new diamond interchange at Calder Park Drive
- Realigning the Calder Freeway as a four-lane overpass over Calder Park Drive
- Future proofing the Calder Freeway for six lanes
- Increasing the speed limit on the Calder Freeway to 100 km/h.
The design will improve safety and make journeys more reliable for the 39,000 vehicles that use the Calder Freeway each day.
By raising the freeway, city-bound drivers will experience more direct journeys with some no longer required to make a U-turn.
With the proposed project design, Calder Park Raceway and Organ Pipes National Park will remain accessible to the public via the new interchange and local road network.
Early designs have been informed by site investigations and previous community feedback.
Construction timeframes will be confirmed once planning and environmental approvals progress.
The upgrades are funded through the Australian and Victorian governments’ $1.245 billion Road Blitz initiative, with $287.5 million from the Australian Government and $57.5 million from the Victorian Government allocated to upgrading the Calder Freeway and Calder Park Drive interchange.
To have your say visit engage.vic.gov.au.
Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King:
“We’re backing a safer Calder Freeway and Calder Park Drive, with $287.5 million from the Albanese Government to deliver this vital upgrade.
“Melbourne’s north-west is growing and this upgrade will help locals get to where they need to go safely and efficiently.”
Quotes attributable to Victorian Minister for Roads and Road Safety Paul Hamer:
“Calder Park Drive is a vital link for locals, businesses and everyone heading along the Calder Freeway.
“These designs are a first look at a safer, more direct interchange.”
Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Hawke Sam Rae:
“These upgrades are about improving safety, efficiency and local connectivity across the north-west and its surrounds.
“I encourage locals to have their say on the proposed designs, to help shape these important, game-changing upgrades.”
Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Gorton Alice Jordan Baird:
“As our communities continue to grow, it’s vital that our road network keeps pace and delivers safer, more reliable journeys for local residents.
“I encourage everyone in the community to take a look at the proposed plans and share their feedback to help ensure these improvements meet the needs of local road users.”
Quotes attributable to State Member for Sydenham Natalie Hutchins:
“Locals have consistently told me they want to see safety improvements at Calder Park Drive – and that’s exactly what this project is designed to deliver.
“We want your feedback to get this right.”
