This project has improved the road network and traffic capacity in and around Melbourne by connecting three highways, providing a new bridge crossing of the Yarra River, and adding 14.3 miles of new freeways. Citylink has also provided significant benefits to the economy, in particular, time savings for freight operators. One million transponders have been issued by 2005, providing an indication of the popularity of CityLink.
A second major tolled road project has recently been awarded for the Melbourne metropolitan area (Connect East). The winning consortium was funded by Macquarie Bank.