Melbourne's ring road revamp

RSSWork is being planned on Melbourne's M80 ring road upgrade. This A$2.25 billion project is intended to cut congestion at peak periods, boost safety and reduce journey times for commuters and freight traffic. The project is due for completion in 2013 with some of the work already underway. The work includes an extra lane being installed on either side of the road between Sunshine Avenue and Furlong Road as well as widening of the freeway bridge over Furlong Road. The Australian Government has awarded contract worth A$31.8 million (US$25.23 million) to 1310 BMD Construction as part of the project.