By Tate Papworth
By Joanna Catalano
Brimbank residents can rejoice as the opening of the Hume Drive expansion doubles the available lanes on the busy road.
Work has finished on the $4.46 million project to duplicate Hume Drive between Calder Park Drive, Taylors Hill, and Copperfield Drive, Delahey.
Brimbank mayor Lucinda Congreve said the council had contributed about $1 million to the expansion.
In addition to the lane duplication the project included new traffic lights at the intersection of Hume Drive and Overton Lea Boulevard.
“Brimbank council is delighted that this exciting project – which will make a real difference to the daily lives of nearby residents – has now been completed,” Cr Congreve said.
“These works will improve traffic flow for neighbouring residents across Brimbank and Melton making it easier for them to get to work or just around the neighbourhood.”
The project also included landscaping and upgrading existing roundabouts.
Melton and Brimbank councils jointly funded the improvements as Hume Drive falls within both municipalities, with the municipal boundary at Overton Lea Boulevard.
“This project is a wonderful example of two councils working together in the best interests of residents,” Cr Congreve said.
