The ACT government has awarded the construction tender for the duplication of William Hovell Drive .

Canberra Contractors will oversee the build of the project, which is jointly funded by the federal and territory governments.

Construction is expected to start in November 2025 and be completed by the end of 2028.

The William Hovell Drive duplication will see 4.5 kilometres of William Hovell Drive duplicated from John Gorton Drive to Drake Brockman Drive.

According to the 2025-26 budget papers, construction is expected to set the ACT government back $1.425 million in 2028-29 and $330,000 in 2027-28.

According to 2023-24 budget papers, the ACT was expected to spend more than three times the original $26.5 million contribution it expected to.

There will be duplication of 4.5 kilomet

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