Congestion
South-eastern Melbourne is growing rapidly and traffic density is high. The proposed EastLink is touted as a solution, linking with the freeway (and hence Frankston and Mornington Peninsula) to Melbourne's comprehensive freeway network.
A persistent proposal has been to complete the freeway and connect the northern and southern sections. This is the reason for the name change halfway down the freeway's northern section, as the original Mornington Peninisula Freeway was to divert through Langwarrin, Baxter and Moorooduc, eventually rejoining as a regular interchange with the Moorooduc Highway. Recently, this proposal was given approval by the Victorian Government, and work has commenced.
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