Heavy Vehicle Alternate Route – Stage 2 Commences
Published on 14 October 2022
Stage 2 of the Heavy Vehicle Alternate Route (HVAR) is set to commence in late-October 2022 with works to be undertaken by North East Civil Construction, the main contractor currently completing Stage 1. Minor traffic delays may be experienced by road users while works are in progress.
Stage 2 will include widening and road strengthening works along the eastern section of Dead Horse Lane from the Midland Hwy intersection and on sections of Mt Battery Road and Greenvale Lane as shown in the map. Works will include removal of existing road pavement where required, earthworks, drainage, new pavement construction, bitumen sealing, signs and line marking.
Works will initially commence on the Mt Battery Road section of Stage 2, allowing for Dead Horse Lane construction to be completed in the new year when business traffic volumes are expected to be lower.
Delays on the busy Mt Battery Road are to be mitigated by implementing stop/slow traffic management for the majority of the construction segment, with one traffic lane to be maintained.
Works on Mt Battery Road are being programmed with consideration to road users and upcoming events such as the Mansfield A&P show on the 19 November.
Mayor Cr James Tehan said that upon completion on Stages 1 and 2, the HVAR will be of great benefit for road users and provide an upgraded route around the town perimeter with a focus on increased road safety conditions.
“Improved travel times are expected as the project provides a more dedicated passage for heavy vehicles and improved traffic flow in and around the Mansfield township,” he said.
“We will be working to minimise delays and maintain access for local residents and business and thank you in advance for your patience while the upgrade works are undertaken.”
The project is jointly funded by the Australian Government and Mansfield Shire Council. Council has budgeted to borrow $2.6 million for both Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the project and has received $1.95 million from the Australian Government’s Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program.