Transport minister Danny Pearson talks winter roadworks + airport rail link

Road disruptions will see Flinder St between Swanston and Elizabeth streets close as part of wider works across Melbourne and Victoria this coming winter.

Transport Minister, Danny Pearson says the closure will last for three weeks.

“For the bulk of that time though … trams will be able to run, apart for a weekend,” he told Heidi Murphy, filling in for Jacqui Felgate.

Press PLAY to hear the full details of the disruptions + his thoughts on the issues plaguing the airport rail link

He’s also says the government has been left frustrated by Melbourne Airport over the shelved airport rail link.

“We’ve tried to reach an agreement … there’s very little we can do,” he said.

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