Overview
Planning is underway for the upgrade of the Western Highway from Ararat to Stawell, to improve safety for communities in Western Victoria, providing a boost to the regional economy.
We’ve investigated options to:
- upgrade capacity along the highway
- provide safety barriers on both sides of the road
- upgrade intersections to improve safety and move traffic more efficiently
- build new access to the highway, with intersections that connect to local roads
- build a bypass to the north of the township of Great Western.
Planning and development
Planning work completed includes reviewing and, where necessary, updating previous work undertaken by VicRoads, including technical studies, designs and approvals in line with current design requirements, legislation and industry standards.
This planning work will help inform government decision-making and ensure that the project would achieve the best outcome for road users and the local community, while avoiding and minimising impacts to cultural heritage and the environment where possible.
