The Albanese and Allan Labor Governments are pressing ahead with upgrades to one of Melbourne's busy arterial roads, with the contract for the Northern Package of the Yan Yean Road Upgrade Stage 2 now awarded.
Australian-owned-and-operated company Decmil will deliver the Northern Package of works between Bridge Inn Road and Orchard Road - improving traffic flow and slashing travel times.
Major construction on the Northern Package is set to begin in November this year, while construction on the Southern Package is expected to commence in mid-2026.
Stage 2 of the Yan Yean Road Upgrade will duplicate lanes between Kurrak Road, Bridge Inn Road and Doctors Gully Road across Yarrambat and Doreen, while also upgrading nine intersections.
The upgrade will also provide around 11 kilometres of new walking and cycling paths, offering safer and more accessible active transport options.
The second stage of the Yan Yean Road Upgrade will reduce congestion, improve safety and deliver more reliable travel times for the 24,000 motorists who use this arterial every day.
The project is part of a significant investment in road infrastructure across Melbourne's north-east, with new and upgraded lanes, intersections and shared paths either completed or underway on Bridge Inn Road, Plenty Road, Epping Road, O'Herns Road, Childs Road and the M80 Ring Road.
The Yan Yean Road Upgrade - Stage 2 is jointly funded by the Australian and Victorian governments under the $3.14 billion Suburban Roads Upgrades - South Eastern Roads and Northern Roads. The Australian Government is contributing $1.58 billion towards the package, with the Victorian Government providing $1.57 billion.
As stated by Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King
"Stage 2 of the Yan Yean Road Upgrade will ease congestion, improve safety, and connect local families to the places they need to go every day."
As stated by Victorian Minister for Transport Infrastructure Gabrielle Williams
"The second stage of the Yan Yean Road Upgrade will deliver safer, faster and more reliable journeys for families across Melbourne's growing north-east."
As stated by Federal Member for McEwen Rob Mitchell
"We've seen the great time-saving that the first stage of this project has delivered and it's fantastic to see Stage 2 ready to commence in November."
As stated by Victorian Member for Yan Yean Lauren Kathage
"Melbourne's north-east is an up-and-coming destination for young families and professionals to live in and this upgrade will ensure they're able to get from home, to work, to school and everywhere in between easier than ever."
