The Allan Labor Government is set to kick off works in Terang, as part its major road maintenance blitz to rebuild, repair and resurface roads right across Victoria.
Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne today announced crew will begin rebuilding a 3.5-kilometre section of Terang-Mortlake Road, near McCrae Street this week - delivering a smoother trip for the hundreds of drivers who rely on this road every single day.
In order to repair and strengthen the road, the project will completely rebuild the road from the ground up - and weather permitting, the project is expected to be complete by February 2025.
During the works, single lane closures will be in place, along with reduced speed limits, and traffic management teams will help drivers travel safely through the site.
The works are part of this year's $964 million investment towards maintaining our road assets - the largest single-year investment towards road maintenance in Victoria's history - with around 70 per cent of funding going to regional Victoria
Roads, such as the Terang-Mortlake Road, have been prioritised based on expert assessments ensuring that upgrades are focused where they're most needed.
Other projects set to be delivered across the region include major rebuilding works on McKinnons Bridge-Noorat Road, Darlington Road and the Princes Highway West, along with resurfacing works on Lavers Hill-Cobden Road.
As the weather warms up and conditions are more suitable for major roadworks, drivers can expect to see workers deployed across the road network, delivering these important works.
As stated by Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne
"We're delivering work across every corner of the state, making sure that the roads Victorian drivers use every day are smoother and stronger."
"We'll be rebuilding, repairing and resurfacing more than 160 major roads and freeways right across the state as part of this upcoming maintenance program."
As stated by Member for Western Victoria Jacinta Ermacora
"These works are all about supporting the ongoing economic viability of the region's industries, as well as supporting the state-wide freight industry."
