Western Freeway between Woodmans Hill to Dowling Road, Miners Rest Safety Improvements

Funding program Investment Road and Rail Program
Status Completed
Transport mode Road
Expected start/finish Late 2022 - Late 2023
Estimated project cost $10,000,000
Australian Government contribution $8,000,000
Local Council/Shire Ballarat City Council
State VIC
Corridor Melbourne - Adelaide

Project description

This project will install guard fences and wire rope safety barriers on the Western Freeway north of Ballarat. Upgrades will occur on both sides of the Adelaide-bound carriageway from the Midland Highway to Dowling Road, and both sides of the Melbourne-bound carriageway from Dowling Road to Lofven Street.

This section of the Western Highway is heavily trafficked, seeing a significant volume of inter-regional trips and a large number of commercial and heavy vehicles.

The upgrades also include Miners Rest Safety Improvements.

Benefits

The project is expected to improve road safety for all road users and the efficient movement of freight on the land transport network in Victoria.

Funding

The Australian Government is contributing $8 million and the Victorian Government is contributing $2 million.

Timetable

The project commenced construction in late 2022. This project has been completed as of November 2023.

Project last updated: 12 Feb 2024

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