CityLink is excited to share with you that they are nearly ready to roll out the first new lanes of the CityLink Tulla Widening project.
On 1 April 2017, CityLink is opening nearly 9 kilometres of extra lanes on CityLink between Flemington Road and the West Gate Freeway, including an additional lane in each direction on the Bolte Bridge.
To keep you traveling smoothly, they will switch on the first elements of the new state-of-the-art freeway management system in this section of road.
What you'll notice
Here's what's changing on CityLink from 1 April:
- Four running traffic lanes in each direction instead of three
- Speed limits will remain at 80km/hr
- Emergency lanes have been removed
- Overhead digital lane use signs will be switched on to alert you if a lane is closed ahead or direct you into a new lane if required
- CCTV cameras in operation to spot and respond to any issues on the road as quickly and safely as possible
There's still a lot of work to be done
- The Bolte Bridge to Power Street upgrades are on track to be finished by late 2017 and once complete, you will experience the full benefits of new lanes and smart technologies.
- Adding an extra lane on the Bolte Bridge to Burnley Tunnel exit ramp to help cut long queues
- CityLink will continue to schedule freeway, ramp and lane closures needed to complete their works at night only to make sure we don't impact your trips during the day time.
- Keep up to date with upcoming closures and scheduled works by visiting the project website or following @CityLinkMelb or @VicTraffic on Twitter.
