Work on one of Victoria’s most crucial trade and travel routes is set to wrap up soon, with crews completing asphalting works along some of the busiest sections of the Western Freeway through Moorabool.
More than $9.2 million of asphalting works are nearing completion on sections of the freeway, westbound between Hopetoun Park to Leigh Creek and eastbound from Gordon to Myrniong.
The project is being delivered as a part of a $770 million “major road maintenance blitz” that also includes works at multiple locations on the Western Highway at Windermere and Trewalla.
Roads and Road Safety Minister Melissa Horne said the state government is hoping the road upgrades will support regional growth.
“We’re supporting one of Victoria’s fastest growing regions by upgrading the Western Freeway – the West’s busiest freight and travel route,” she said.
“This upgrade means getting produce to market faster, a smoother ride for workers and a safer journey for families.”
The Western Freeway is a key freight route for agricultural industries to get their goods to market, serving as an important connection for commuters to jobs and services in Melbourne, Ballarat, Bacchus Marsh and Melton.
Crews will be on-site at multiple locations along the freeway, with reduced speeds and traffic management in place.
The works are scheduled for completion by the end of May 2024, weather permitting.
