Eastern Freeway (Original Proposals)

bobman · March 27th, 2006, 04:49 PM

G'day,

First post here, have had a read of a few threads and have enjoyed what I have read so far.

Looking back at previous edition Melways, 1978 and earlier. There was a section of the Eastern Freeway to terminate 500 metres south of the current terminus (Springvale Road), just near Spencer street and was to run parralel with Junction Road & terminate at Springvale Road (closer to Springfield Road). Looking at the current layout the land reservation still remains.

Does anyone have any further information as to why they planned that or anything else that may be useful?

The railway line that was to go in the middle of Eastern Freeway is another interesting reflection on this great stretch of freeway, just a shame it's tolled beyond springy road.

Comments most welcome.

--
Regards
Bobby

March 27th, 2006, 04:49 PM	#1
bobman Regulator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 319 Likes (Received): 3	Eastern Freeway (Original Proposals) G'day, First post here, have had a read of a few threads and have enjoyed what I have read so far. Looking back at previous edition Melways, 1978 and earlier. There was a section of the Eastern Freeway to terminate 500 metres south of the current terminus (Springvale Road), just near Spencer street and was to run parralel with Junction Road & terminate at Springvale Road (closer to Springfield Road). Looking at the current layout the land reservation still remains. Does anyone have any further information as to why they planned that or anything else that may be useful? The railway line that was to go in the middle of Eastern Freeway is another interesting reflection on this great stretch of freeway, just a shame it's tolled beyond springy road. Comments most welcome. -- Regards Bobby

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