Tuesday, 1 October 2019

The Andrews Labor Government’s massive road maintenance blitz is underway across Gippsland to give drivers safer, smoother and stronger roads.

Minister for Roads Jaala Pulford today announced $57.4 million was being invested into rebuilding, resurfacing and repairing around 220 kilometres of roads across the region as part of the Labor Government’s road maintenance blitz.

This includes stretches of the Princes Highway, South Gippsland Highway, Bass Highway, Korumburra-Inverloch Road, Maryvale Road, Foster-Promontory Road and Rosedale-Longford Road.

We know how important country roads are to country communities that’s why the Labor Government is continuing our record regional maintenance blitz that last year saw over 297,000 tonnes of asphalt laid and 145,000 potholes fixed. This year another 1,500 kilometres of roads will be repaired, rebuilt and resurfaced.

Regional councils are also delivering 133 improvement projects on their municipal roads thanks to round two of the Government’s $100 million Fixing Country Roads program – including rebuilding sections of local roads, sealing gravel roads and strengthening bridges.

Crews will be out in force with reduced speeds and traffic management in place – we ask drivers to adhere to these changed conditions for the safety of roadworkers and the community.

The full program of planned maintenance works is now live on Regional Road Victoria’s online interactive map. For more information, visit regionalroads.vic.gov.au to find out more.

Quote attributable to Minister for Roads Jaala Pulford

“Whether it’s our truck drivers, visitors travelling to our regions, or locals heading down to the shops – we’re fixing roads right across Gippsland to give everyone a safer and smoother journey.”

Quote attributable to Member for Eastern Victoria Region Harriet Shing

“Sections of roads across our region including the Princes, Bass and South Gippsland highways will be rebuilt to ensure Victorians can get to where they’re going on smoother and more reliable roads.”

Quote attributable to Member for Eastern Victoria Jane Garrett

“We know how important these roads are for Gippsland families getting to work or taking their kids to school – that’s why we’re fixing them.”