Dusty road could get upgraded
A dusty and badly worn road in Elliminyt has been nominated for sealing under the Colac Otway Shire council's 2026-27 road sealing program.
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$318 million Barwon Heads Road upgrade ahead of schedule
Stage 2a of the $318.18 million Barwon Heads Road upgrade is on track to open mid next year, six months ahead of schedule. The work between Reserve Road in Charlemont and Lake Road in Armstrong Creek adds extra lanes, shared walking and cycling paths, and upgraded intersections. Major work on Stage 2b, from Lake Road to the Lower Duneed Road roundabout in Connewarre, begins in November. Federal and Victorian governments are funding the project. Officials say the upgrades will ease congestion for the 44,000 vehicles expected daily by 2031.
Full Dunheved Road upgrade in limbo as funding shortfall revealed
Penrith City Council will consider a $72 million construction contract for the first stage of the Dunheved Road upgrade at its Monday night meeting. The council has split the 4.2km Werrington project into three stages after a funding shortfall. It says it lacks the money to complete the second and third stages and has formally requested more federal funding. The federal government committed $127 million in 2020, but work has yet to start. The council's report also says it will accept contractor Georgiou Group's pricing for the later stages if extra funding is secured.
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Get the appCommunity urged to back Donnybrook Road upgrade
The City of Whittlesea is asking residents to back a campaign for a full upgrade of Donnybrook Road. Council says the road is operating well beyond its capacity, causing congestion and delays for commuters. Rapid population growth is adding pressure on the route, which affects access to work, school, public transport and essential services. Council is urging the Victorian Government to commit to the upgrades. Residents can add their voice through the Engage Whittlesea page, where they can contact the Victorian Minister for Roads and Road Safety.
Labor is upgrading the Calder Freeway and Calder Park Drive Interchange
Federal and Victorian governments have released concept designs for upgrading the Calder Freeway and Calder Park Drive interchange in Melbourne's north-west. The plan includes a new diamond interchange, a four-lane overpass over Calder Park Drive, and a speed limit increase to 100 km/h. The upgrade is designed to improve safety for the 39,000 vehicles using the freeway each day. Community consultation is open, and construction timeframes will be confirmed after planning and environmental approvals progress.
Ballan Road traffic lights to switch on three months early
New traffic lights at the Ballan Road, McGrath Road and Greens Road intersection in Wyndham Vale will switch on three months early, on Monday 9 November. The $90.27 million upgrade is ahead of schedule and is funded by federal and state governments. Lalor MP Joanne Ryan said the intersection serves more than 30,000 drivers daily. Victorian Roads and Road Safety Minister Paul Hamer said the work will add through and turning lanes, new signals, pavement, drainage, shared paths and signalised crossings.
Residents tell of near misses and injuries on a notorious Tasmanian road
Residents say St Marys Pass, a winding six-kilometre road in Tasmania, is unsafe for modern traffic. Scamander resident Sandra French said falling rocks and close calls with heavy trucks have frightened drivers. Building Tasmania has costed seven options, ranging from $50 million to $2.7 billion. It backs the cheapest, a $50 million to $70 million upgrade of the existing road. State Infrastructure Minister Kerry Vincent said alterations to the current road are the most sensible choice, but funding is not yet secured.
Old Yanchep Road set for $4.49 million upgrade following string of crashes in recent years
A $4.49 million safety upgrade to Old Yanchep Road in Wanneroo is moving ahead after government funding was approved. The City of Wanneroo accepted the money last month, and work is expected to begin this financial year. Plans include widening and sealing the road shoulders and installing audible edge and centre lines. Between 2021 and 2025, 35 crashes were reported along the road, four of them causing hospitalisation. The city expects to finish the project across the 2026-27 and 2027-28 financial years.