Articles tagged: Department of Transport
Patronage dip is from fewer trips
An advocate for the Colac to Lorne summer bus says a reduction in service days in 2024-25 has impacted final patronage figures.
CORNER UPGRADE: Safety improvements for Colac intersection
Elliminyt resident Braedon Coulson says an upgrade to the notorious Aireys and Main Street intersection by the Department of Transport is the “best possible outcome” after recent car accidents.
Notorious black spot gets $12.5M upgrade
State road authorities have announced the long-awaited upgrade to Colac district’s infamous Blue Church corner, with the delivery of a roundabout for the dangerous intersection.
More than 50 speed signs replaced
The roads authority has spoken out against a spate of vandalism attacks on more than 50 road speed signs south of Colac.
Road fix coming mid-year
A roundabout at a notorious blackspot near Winchelsea won’t start construction until the middle of 2023.
Great Ocean Road landslip under repair
Crews have started work to repair a landslip along the Great Ocean Road.
Murray Street upgrade
Work on major safety upgrades in Colac’s Murray Street – including a 40kmh speed limit – will likely start in coming months, a roads authority says.
Train services go ahead despite pandemic
Regional public transport services have remained mostly unaffected despite pressure from COVID-19.
Month-long road closure frustrates Otways locals
A major Otways road remains closed a month after the Barwon River broke its banks and blocked the tourist route.
Water hindering Barwon River works
Environment authorities hope to remove a river blockage that has been causing flooding near Forrest but can’t access the site while it’s too wet.
Landslip work impacts road
Skenes Creek Road motorists will have further disruptions to their route, as new works begin to prevent landslips.
Officials look at river flow and road closure
State authorities have been urgently assessing the Birregurra-Forrest Road and flows in the Barwon River after floodwater closed the busy road to traffic.
V-Line train disruption
Colac train commuters faced heavy disruptions this week after a power outage at the state’s main operations centre.
