Works on the old Western Highway Works continue on the old Western Highway and will have impacts on local trafic.
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New Western Freeway opened to traffic Federal Member for Ballarat Catherine King and Victorian Minister for Roads Terry Mulder celebrate the opening of the new Western Freeway between Melton and Bacchus Marsh.

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The latest edition of the Community Newsletter is now available. You can download copy here or to receive a copy in the mail, email us your details.

 

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Woolpack Road extension update

Following appeal hearings held in June, VicRoads awaits an announcement by the Minister for Planning, Matthew Guy MP.

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Traffic Alerts:

  

The speed limit on the new Western Freeway between Melton and Bacchus Marsh is now at 110km/h. Speed restrictions still apply on inbound lanes near Melton while works continue. Please drive carefully.

 

Detours and road clsoures are in place along the old Western Highway. Please follow all signage and drive carefully.