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$550 Million Cash Injection for Major Freeway Upgrade in Melbourne’s West

The package adds 30 kilometres of lanes, upgraded interchanges and new traffic lights as traffic is forecast to rise to 113,000 vehicles a day by 2031.

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With the newly announced cash injection, it brings the funding up to $1.55 billion. Images: Victoria’s Big Build The Victorian Government has announced a $550 million boost for a major freeway upgrade in Melbourne’s outer west, building on the existing $1 billion commitment from the Federal Government. The money will go towards a major upgrade of the Western Freeway between Melton and Caroline Springs, delivering approximately 30 kilometres of …

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The Age broke the news in Melbourne, Australia on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
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