Published on 05 July 2023
Stage 2 of the Heavy Vehicle Alternative Route (HVAR) works have recommenced despite ongoing wet weather delays.
Construction on Greenvale Lane between Mt Buller Road and Reardon Lane is nearing completion, with minor works resuming this week in between rain events. Sealing will be completed after winter when temperatures have increased. In the interim, the unsealed surface will be monitored and maintained until sealing can be undertaken.
Works are now moving to focus on Mt Battery Road, between Mansfield-Whitfield Road and Greenvale Lane, inclusive of the intersection. Works include modifications of intersections, road widening, improvement of the road surface and roadside drainage to deal with the projected increase in heavy vehicle traffic.
Further construction will take place on Dead Horse Lane between Midland Highway and Mansfield-Whitfield Road later this year and is expected to follow the Mt Battery Road works in October.
The project is jointly funded by Council and the Australian Government’s Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program. This project is part of Council’s long-term traffic and transport strategy.
While traffic management is in place, drivers are advised to travel safely and follow any signage and traffic controllers when in the area. Council will continue to notify the community with updates throughout these works. If you have any further queries regarding the works, contact Council’s Capital Works team at council@mansfield.vic.gov.au or phone (03) 5775 8555.