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Hyland Hwy $10M safety upgrades complete

The Federal and Victorian governments have signed off on a combined $50 million package of works for the Princess Highway in eastern Victoria.

Around 20 kilometres of the Hyland Highway between Flynns Creek Road and Carrajung-Woodside Road in Victoria are now complete.

Around 20 kilometres of the Hyland Highway between Flynns Creek Road and Carrajung-Woodside Road in Victoria are now complete.

The upgrades aim to provide motorists with a safer, more reliable journey through the Gippsland region and have included intersection upgrades shoulder construction and sealing, the installation of safety guard rails, pull over areas, line marking and signage.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack said the $10 million upgrade was jointly funded by the Australian and Victorian Governments.

“This project is another demonstration of the Australian Government’s commitment to upgrading key regional roads right around the country to help ensure people get home sooner and safer,” Mr McCormack said.

The Nationals’ Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the highway upgrade would improve safety for locals commuting to the Latrobe Valley and enhance transport efficiency for local producers.

“The upgrade will also make South Gippsland more attractive to visitors interested in touring through this picturesque region to enjoy its natural beauty and towns – and that will benefit all of us,” Mr Chester said.

State Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing said intersection improvements were also planned at Grand Ridge Road and Carrajung-Woodside Road as part of the project.

“Once this full package of works is done, drivers will benefit from new safety barriers, line marking, turning lanes, improved sight distance and widening of the shoulders and roads,” Ms Shing said.

Concept plans for the intersection upgrades are currently in development and are planned to be shared with stakeholders in the coming months.

Work on the intersections will commence in early 2019 and are expected to be completed by mid-2020.


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