[vc_row][vc_column][vcex_heading text=”Monash Freeway Upgrade Stage 2, Melbourne, VIC” tag=”h1″ css=”.vc_custom_1722669811979{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column_text]The Monash Freeway is a critical transport link to Melbourne’s southeast. It is part of the state government’s Big Build pipeline of infrastructure projects. Stage 2 of the Monash Freeway Upgrade included the addition of 36km new lanes between Warrigal Rd and Eastlink outbound, Eastlink to Springvale Rd inbound and Clyde Rd to Cardinia Rd, in both directions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vcex_heading text=”Project Design Brief” tag=”h2″ font_weight=”semibold” font_size=”1.154em” css=”.vc_custom_1534997838718{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1722669832225{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}”]As a result of the enlarged catchment areas from the road widening project, designers identified the need for additional drainage infrastructure. A key objective was to ensure the restriction of water accumulating on the carriageway from heavy rain. A strong durable linear drain was required.[/vc_column_text][vcex_heading text=”ACO’s Solution” tag=”h2″ font_weight=”semibold” font_size=”1.154em” css=”.vc_custom_1534997885619{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column_text]
ACO’s Technical Services department provided designers with hydraulic performance data of the TraffikDrainsystem and gave advice on the optimal spacing of the pits.
