Eastern Freeway

Run, Ride, Roll the Freeway (Freeway Opening 1997)

The greater part of the DTHS archive relates to the period 1850 to 1950. But the area is constantly changing and the events of today will also be of interest to later generations.

These photographs were taken on Sunday 7 December 1997, when the new extension of the Eastern Freeway from Doncaster Road to Springvale Road was opened with the invitation to the public to run, ride, roll (or walk) the freeway prior to its being open to traffic.

Taken from one of the bridges over the freeway and shows cyclists travelling in both directions. 1977. DTHS-dp0859

Eastern Freeway Opening 1977 Cyclists.  1977.  DTHS-dp0859c

Eastern Freeway Opening 1977 Two young cyclists taking a break. 1977. DTHS-dp0859d

Eastern Freeway Opening 1977 Walkers and cyclists heading east along the of the freeway.  1977. DTHS-0859A

Eastern Freeway Opening 1977. Traffic controllers directed cars to parking spots along the edge of the freeway to avoid congestion at the entry points at Doncaster and Springvale Roads.  Some people brought their dogs along for the walk. 1977. DTHS-dp0859d