The upgrade has not only been anticipated by residents in Kilsyth and Montrose, but by those commuting to and from the Yarra Valley and the Dandenongs.

For some time federal funding of $20 million has been available for a third lane outbound from Dorset Road to Montrose.

An additional $24.5 million has also now been made available for a third lane inbound from Liverpool Road to Dorset Road.

I look forward to the State Government getting on with this much needed upgrade of Canterbury Road.