Eastern Freeway Upgrade – Burke to Tram (EBTA)

Project: Eastern Freeway Upgrade – Burke to Tram (EBTA)
Principal Contractor: Laing O’Rourke and Symal (EBTA Alliance)
The Eastern Freeway Upgrade – Burke to Tram is being delivered by the Eastern Freeway Burke to Tram Alliance (EBTA) as part of Victoria’s North East Link program. The project delivers six additional freeway lanes between Burke Road and Tram Road, including express through lanes and collector-distributor carriageways. Works include a major new interchange at Bulleen connecting the Eastern Freeway to the North East Link tunnels, along with the first seven kilometres of the Eastern Busway. The upgrade also delivers around 12 kilometres of new and upgraded walking and cycling connections, together with new noise walls and intelligent transport systems.
Key aspects of the project include:
- Six additional freeway lanes between Burke Road and Tram Road
- New Bulleen interchange connecting to the North East Link tunnels
- First 7 kilometres of the Eastern Busway
- Around 12 kilometres of new and upgraded walking and cycling connections
HCS is engaged on the project to provide Underground Service Locating services.