The Victorian Government is seeking expressions of interest from design consultants to progress the $60 million Streamlining Hoddle Street project.
The winning proponent will have an ability to successfully meet the needs of competing travel modes including motorists, public transport, pedestrians and cyclists all in a congested and urban area.
The Streamlining Hoddle Street project will use new intersection configurations to improve travel times for all transport modes and provide a safer travel experience.
The four intersections of Swan Street, Brunton Avenue, Johnston Street and the Eastern Freeway will be upgraded as part of the project.
The continuous flow intersection at Swan Street will require an innovative design team willing to table new ideas and think outside the square to tackle the challenges of this significantly congested part of the network.
Expressions of Interest for companies to undertake the design close on 8 June 2016.
A separate Expressions of Interest process for a company to construct the project will open in late 2016, with the construction contract due to be awarded in early 2017. Construction will begin at Swan Street in mid-2017, with completion of the full intersection upgrades expected in mid 2019.