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The Albanese and Carroll Labor Governments are getting on with a jointly funded 175 million upgrade to roads across Wallan north of Melbourne The Watson Street Interchange Upgrade is now more than halfway complete and due to open six months early in mid2027 The new full diamond interchange at the Hume Freeway will deliver more direct connections to Wallan and the Wallan East industrial precinctThe Northern Highway Intersection Upgrade is also on track to finish six months early and will deliverAdditional lanes on Northern Highway in both directionsA second rightturn lane from Watson Street towards Wallan andImproved walking and cycling connectionsThese works will add capacity in time for when the Watson Street interchange opens Together these upgrades will deliver safer more reliable journeys for Wallan families businesses and freight operatorsThe projects are supporting more than 1100 jobs during construction90 million has been invested by the Australian Government and 85 million from the Victorian GovernmentBoth northfacing freeway ramps remain closed until midNovember and drivers should allow up to 20 minutes of additional travel timeQuote attributable to Federal Minister for Infrastructure Transport Regional Development and Local Government Catherine KingThese major upgrades will make it easier and safer for locals families businesses and freight to get around Wallan with better connections to the Hume Freeway and less time spent in trafficQuote attributable to Victorian Minister for Roads and Road Safety Paul HamerThis is a significant investment in Wallan that will ease congestion improve safety and deliver more reliable journeys as Melbournes north continues to growQuote attributable to Federal Member for McEwen Rob MitchellThe investment in these projects is something we have been waiting forTogether we have patiently endured the roadworks and for these to be delivered early is a welcome reward for our communityQuote attributable to State Member for Kalkallo Ros SpenceThese important projects are on track to be delivered ahead of schedule because Victorians deserve better roads soonerQuote attributable to State Member for Yan Yean Lauren KathageWere getting on with the job delivering these critical projects six months early to make life easier for families in Wallan
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