Articles tagged: VicRoads
Road repaired near Cressy
Colac district motorists can expect smoother travelling along Colac-Ballarat Road, with much-needed upgrades to the road now complete.
Ballarat road labelled ‘beyond dangerous’
Colac district motorists have labelled the Colac-Ballarat Road as “disgusting”, “scary”, “beyond dangerous” and “an accident waiting to happen”.
Call for flood upgrade to Forrest road
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has called for urgent action to prevent flooding from causing closures of the Birregurra-Forrest Road.
Online test for permit
Aspiring learner drivers can avoid the wait for a learner permit test with the upcoming release of an online test.
VicRoads clears its backlog for testing
VicRoads has cleared a months-long driver test backlog at its Colac facility.
Erosion closes Great Ocean Road lane
Roadside erosion has forced the Department of Transport to close one lane of the Great Ocean Road near Separation Creek.
Testing delay for VicRoads
Colac’s VicRoads’ office is continuing to run 15 licence tests a week despite a 150-test backlog.
Licence testing for drivers gets put on hold
VicRoads has suspended all light vehicle drivers’ licence tests and computer-based tests to limit the spread of coronavirus.
Growing interest in lifting Princes Highway speed limit
A campaign to raise the speed limit of the Princes Highway West has gained momentum, attracting support from motorists, media and parliamentarians.
Ocean Road roundabout plan worries cafe owner
Cafe owner Paul Yates is worried about a proposed roundabout at Lavers Hill's main intersection.
Fears of Ocean Road collapse
Otway Forum’s Peter Fillmore is calling on authorities to take immediate action to protect and fix sections of the Great Ocean Road where he says deterioration is posing a risk for motorists.
Crash on notorious bend
Another serious crash on a notorious hair-pin bend on the Colac-Lavers Hill Road has forced the road’s closure for the second time in 12 months.
Road still in disrepair despite commitment
A pot-holed section of a major Otways’ road has been waiting 18 months for repairs, despite a commitment from VicRoads that it would be fixed by February last year.
Call for a permanent intersection solution
Barwon Downs Fire Brigade captain Gavin Brien says VicRoads’ safety improvements at a Birregurra south crash hotspot are a start but not an ideal long-term solution.
MP dishes out explosive claims
Less than 10 per cent of crashes reported in Colac Otway and Corangamite shires in the five years to mid-2017 involved international visitors, according to VicRoads statistics.
Lights for pedestrian crossing
A Colac district woman’s campaign for safety improvements at a Colac pedestrian crossing has finally paid off, with VicRoads set to install flashing amber lights.
Landslip on district road
A landslip on the Colac-Lavers Hill Road north of Gellibrand has forced road authorities to close one lane of the busy road.
Still waiting for road repairs
Otways residents are concerned about delays in fixing the Colac-Lavers Hill Road, which was set for completion in February.
Bypass planning must start: MP
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan says authorities should start planning for a truck bypass around Colac to ensure the region is ready for traffic growth.
Push to improve notorious corner
Colac’s Yvonne Swan wants safety improvements at one of the city’s busiest intersections and has welcomed council leaders’ willingness to take her concerns to road authorities.
Police out in force for festive season
Colac and district police have increased patrols this week to get the message out that “the party is over for motorists who take risks”.
Pedestrian demands action over crossing
A Colac district woman wants authorities to make a Colac pedestrian crossing safer before there’s an injury or death at the site.
Coastal traders call for greater security
VicRoads hopes to have both lanes of the Great Ocean Road opened by Christmas, but coastal business owners say the State Government must commit to the road’s future.
Road condition worries drivers
Motorists on the Colac-Lavers Hill Road have reported concerns about the quality and safety of the road.
