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Silcocks Hill Road in Toora reduced to single lane for four to six weeks during landslip repairsSilcocks Hill Road in Toora will operate under single-lane conditions for four to six weeks from August 17 while landslip remediation works are completed, with motorists urged to allow extra travel time. By news@gippsland - 17th August 2026 - Back to News Silcocks Hill Road in Toora will be reduced to a single lane for approximately four to six weeks for landslip remediation works. The works will commence on Monday 17 August 2026. All motorists' are asked to allow additional travel time and follow all traffic management signage and directions. 
Landslip remediation works on Silcocks Hill Road, Toora, begin August 17, with single-lane traffic expected for approximately four to six weeks The timing of the full road reopening will be assessed as works progress. Further updates will be provided below as available. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as these works are completed. Pictures from South Gippsland Shire Council website.
Source: http://gippsland.com/ Published by: news@gippsland.com
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