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Ace Earthmoving completes reconstruction Old Melbourne Road from Alexanders Road roundabout eastward to improve safety in Latrobe City
Ace Earthmoving has finished reconstructing 1.5 kilometres of Old Melbourne Road from Alexanders Road roundabout eastward, enhancing safety and accessibility across Latrobe City's extensive road network.
Latrobe City Council's civil contractor, Ace Earthmoving, has completed the reconstruction of 1.5 kilometres of Old Melbourne Road, starting at Alexanders Road roundabout heading East. Council manages an infrastructure network that consists of over 1669 kilometres of road that requires regular review to ensure current standards are maintained, and any significant areas of risk are identified and rectified.
Old Melbourne Road reconstruction includes pavement stabilisation, new drains, concrete pavement, and guardrail installation, supporting Council's Road Safety Plan for safer roads
Old Melbourne Road upgrades
The works undertaken during the reconstruction of Old Melbourne Road include pavement stabilisation, new roadside drains, concrete pavement construction, and installation of guardrail and a concrete splitter island at the Alexanders Road end of the project. Council's Road Safety Plan 2019-2024 sets out Safer Roads as one of four pillars of 'The Safe System Approach', which outlines best practice in reducing road trauma.
Safer roads and roadsides play a major role in reducing the severity of or preventing certain road accidents from occurring. These treatments to Old Melbourne Road will assist in providing a safer road system for all road users.
Mayor of Latrobe City Council, Councillor Darren Howe, says that this reconstruction was delivered via the council's Capital Works Program.
Road reconstruction completed
The Mayor said, "The completion of the Old Melbourne Road reconstruction is a significant step forward in ensuring our road network is fit for purpose, accessible, responsive and sustainable to the community. The reconstruction has provided an improved and safer road for all users. We recognise that this stretch of road is highly utilised, with many residents commuting between our city's towns and small towns. Continually improving safety on our road network is a key priority."
Old Melbourne Road is set for reopening mid-July, subject to sub-contractor availability and weather conditions.
To find out more about current road works, visit the Latrobe City Council website.
Pictures from Latrobe City Council Facebook page.
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