NORTH-EAST: Green light for Yan Yean Rd
The Federal and State 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 Rd Upgrade Stage 2 now awarded.
Australian-owned-and-operated company Decmil will deliver the Northern Package of works between Bridge Inn Rd and Orchard Rd – 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 Rd Upgrade will duplicate lanes between Kurrak Rd, Bridge Inn Rd and Doctors Gully Rd 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 Rd 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 Rd, Plenty Rd, Epping Rd, O’Herns Rd, Childs Rd and the M80 Ring Road.
The Yan Yean Road Upgrade – Stage 2 is jointly funded by the Federal and State Governments under the $3.14 billion Suburban Roads Upgrades – South Eastern Roads and Northern Roads.
The Federal Government is contributing $1.58 billion towards the package, with the State Government providing $1.57 billion.
Catherine King, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, said: “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.”
Gabrielle Williams, Victorian Minister for Transport Infrastructure, said: “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.”
Rob Mitchell, McEwen MHR (pictured), said: “”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.”
Lauren Kathage, Yan Yean MLA, said: “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.”