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Jumbuk Road in Jumbuk temporarily closed on 1 May 2023 due to landslip repair work

Jumbuk Road in Latrobe City will close from 1 May for at least two weeks to repair landslips, previously reduced to one lane.

By news@gippsland - 28th April 2023 - Back to News

Latrobe City Council will be conducting landslip repair work and will temporarily close a section of Jumbuk Road in Jumbuk from 1 May 2023.Storms in June 2021 damaged a length of Jumbuk Road, reducing it to one lane, with temporary traffic lights currently controlling the site. The road between Summerfield Track and O'Reilly's Hill Road will be closed for at least two weeks to allow for repair work to be completed. Council began work on the site in November 2022.

Both Jumbuk Road lanes will close during repairs, please bear with the inconvenience as the road is getting restored

Jumbuk Road closure

Testing during construction in January 2023 found that both lanes of Jumbuk Road needed to be closed, for the duration of the works, to allow council to properly restore the road.

Mayor of Latrobe City Council, Kellie O'Callaghan said while the works are inconvenient for the local community, once they are completed the road will be restored to its original condition. "Council has been discussing the road changes with local residents and held a meeting with affected community members in February, proposing the detour route."

"We thank community members for their patience during this time and will provide updates about the progress of the road and when it will open," said the Mayor. Council has identified a suitable detour which can be viewed on council's website via Jumbuk Road - May 2023 Detour page.

Pictures from Latrobe City Council website.

Source: www.gippsland.com

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