Melbourne Western Distributor PPP project

project awarded

The unsolicited proposals incorporates the delivery of three key sections.- Western Distributor: a proposed tunnel and elevated motorway that connects the West Gate Freeway with the Port of Melbourne, CityLink and the CBD, providing an alternative river crossing and easing pressure on the West Gate Bridge. This is estimated to increase the river crossing capacity by 60%.- West Gate Freeway widening: two additional lanes from the M-80 Ring Road to the West Gate Bridge, boosting capacity of the corridor by approximately 50%.- Webb Dock access improvements: upgrading Cook Street and the West Gate Freeway-to-Bolte Bridge ramp to complement works already underway and improve safety and access from Webb Dock.