• Funding program Investment Road and Rail Program
  • Status Completed
  • Transport mode Road
  • Expected start/finish Early 2021 - Mid 2021
  • Estimated project cost $1,400,000
  • Australian Government contribution $1,100,000
  • Local Council/Shire East Gippsland Shire Council
  • State VIC

Project description

This project delivered targeted safety improvements to high-risk sections of the Omeo Highway, including installation of targeted safety barriers, installation of additional warning and information signs with motorcycle friendly crash pads, initiatives to encourage safer driver behaviour through road marking strategies, and sealing entries and exits of existing rest areas.

Benefits

This project has improved road safety for regional communities and all road users, including commercial, heavy vehicle and tourist users.

Funding

The Australian Government contributed $1.1 million and the Victorian Government contributed $0.3 million.

Timetable

Construction commenced in February 2021 and was completed in June 2021.

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