MAINTENANCE BLITZ SET TO HIT CENTRAL VICTORIA

The Allan Labor Government is rebuilding, repairing and resurfacing roads right across central Victoria as part of its regional road maintenance blitz, keeping drivers and freight on the move.

Between now and June 2024, crews will deliver road rehabilitation and repair works on some of the region’s busiest and most important trade and travel routes, including sections of Heathcote-Rochester Road, Bendigo-Maldon Road, Bendigo-Tennyson Road, CalderHighway, Bridgewater-Maldon Road, Elmore-Raywood Road, Girgarre-Rushworth Road,Kyabram-Rochester Road, Heathcote-Kyneton Road and Mount Macedon Road.

Across Victoria, hundreds of thousands of road maintenance projects will be delivered,thousands of potholes will be patched, tens of thousands of kilometres of roadside grass will be mowed and tens of thousands of signs will be replaced.

The blitz will also ensure other vital parts of our road network are well-maintained,including strengthening bridges, rebuilding culverts and retaining walls and inspecting and maintaining thousands of traffic lights, signs and other structures.

With warmer weather on the way and conditions more suitable for major roadworks,drivers can expect to see hundreds of workers across delivering this important work across the state.

It comes on top of a massive maintenance blitz delivered over the past 12 months, which saw more than 1,800 kilometres of the state’s roads repaired and rebuilt.

In a first for Victoria, the Labor Government is delivering a $2.8 billion of new investment - a10-year investment in road maintenance and renewal works, including flood recovery, taking our total spend to at least $6.6 billion over the next decade.

Under this new long-term funding model, more than $770 million will be spent on maintaining the state’s roads as part of this 12-month blitz.

Most funding will go towards repairing roads in regional Victoria, where last year’s flooding and extreme rainfall have caused incredible levels of damage.

Quote attributable to Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas

“We’re repairing and rebuilding roads regional Victorians rely on most, including roads across central Victoria."

Quote attributable to Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan

“Last year was one of Victoria’s wettest years on record and it’s caused unprecedented damage to roads right across the state – that’s why we’re investing $770 million as part of a10-year maintenance masterplan for Victoria’s roads.”

Quote attributable to Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards

“Whether you’re a local or a visitor exploring all central Victoria has to offer, these works will ensure your journey is smoother, safer and more reliable."