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Photo by Christian Pearson / Misheye
The upgraded M80 Ring Road over Dalton Road , Thomastown
Upgrade is the biggest road project VicRoads has ever undertaken .
“ Improvements include providing a third lane in each direction with up to six between some interchanges and improving safety by reducing merging and weaving ,” Mr . Boyd said .
“ We ’ re also installing new electronic freeway management systems in each section , which links with those already in operation on the West Gate Freeway , CityLink and Monash Freeway .”
“ This includes overhead electronic lane signs that advise motorists of the speed limit , if a lane is open or closed , or whether motorists are required to merge left or right . The variable speed limit signs allow speed limits to be adjusted to suit traffic conditions , including the management of incidents , while CCTV cameras will provide live footage to the VicRoads Traffic Management Centre .”
“ All on-ramps are managed with traffic signals that operate when volumes on the M80 Ring Road are high . They filter traffic entering the M80 Ring Road to reduce turbulence and maintain traffic flow .” “ These improvements will all work together to improve overall travel
112 July 2014