Elsie Lange
Construction on four kilometres of Melbourne-Lancefield Road will start in mid-May, with speed temporarily reduced to 40km/h within the zone.
The road surface between Bolinda Creek Bridge and Mullalys Road in Bolinda will be removed and the road foundations will be completely rebuilt, according to the state government.
Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said the government had “prioritised” the works on the road.
“I want to thank road users for their patience. This project will deliver the road rebuild our community has called for,” Ms Thomas said.
The government said the entire section of the road will be resurfaced to improve the journey for the 6000 vehicles using it everyday, with vegetation along the side of the road trimmed to increase visibility.
Traffic is set to be restricted to one lane in the work zone, and the government advises road users to allow an extra five to 10 minutes travel time.
Roads and Road Safety Minsiter Ben Carroll said crews were working hard to repair roads across the state, including in the Macedon Ranges, to ensure local drivers and visitors have safer journeys.
“We know how important this road is to the community, which is why we are getting on with delivering these vital upgrades,” Mr Carroll said.
