# Labor's Geelong Bypass Promise | Melbourne News

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Podcast: [Melbourne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838)
Published: 2026-09-04T15:21:47+00:00
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Labor’s big road spending push is hitting Geelong hard—with a $237 million promise to build a new bypass, the Bellarine Link, aimed at easing traffic chaos and boosting safety for families. This long-planned project, stalled since 2016, could finally get off the ground if Labor wins the next election, targeting the city’s booming population projected to double by 2050. It’s part of a wider strategy to win back regional voters in places like Bendigo and Ballarat, with similar funding already pledged for Melbourne’s west and Epping. Critics call it election bribes, but Labor says it’s about fixing real community pain points—like trucks clogging Reserve Road and Boundary Road—and delivering faster, safer commutes. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4d2828a3a48bc2da

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