Lighter Traffic for Mansfield CBD

Published on 02 September 2024

The Mansfield Heavy Vehicle Bypass Upgrade has now been completed.

The new improvements include intersection modifications, road widening, road surface upgrades and roadside drainage.

Construction started in July 2023 and was completed in March 2024.

The Heavy Vehicle Bypass Upgrade is part of Mansfield Shire Council’s long-term traffic and transport strategies.

This $3.5 million, high-priority project was funded under the former Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program, with the Australian Government contributing $1.25 million and Mansfield Shire Council contributing $2.2 million.

From July 1 2024, the former Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program merged into the new Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program (SLRIP), with increased funding available to support state, territory, and local governments to address current and emerging priorities in road infrastructure needs.

For more information on the SLRIP, visit https://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/about/local-initiatives/safer-local-roads-and-infrastructure-program.

Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King:

“Without our truckies, Australia stops. That’s why we are investing in keeping them safe on our roads.

“Road safety is a shared responsibility. We all must do our part to ensure every road user gets home safely.

“We want to make our busiest freight routes safer for truckies and everyone using our roads.

“I am pleased to see this critical project for regional Victoria come to life under the SLRIP, which will increase the safety and reliability for truckies in Mansfield while improving access for the local community.”

Quotes attributable to Mansfield Shire Mayor Cr Steve Rabie:

“This project is one of Council’s greatest achievements.

“I’m proud to have been able to be on Council to see this project through to completion.

“This is a massive achievement for this Council with significant benefits to the community.

“The new route will re-direct heavy vehicles away from residential and commercial streets. This is critical for the safety of our community and for our economic growth into the future.

“Council’s commitment to road infrastructure has been demonstrated with this project. We are literally creating our road to the future.

“Our streets will be safer and more pleasant, with fewer trucks moving through our main business and commercial areas.

“Council continues to deliver on major capital projects that enhance our community.”