Hyland Highway road works at landslip complete

The Allan Labor Government has delivered major repairs and safety upgrades to a busy Gippsland freight and tourism route after it was damaged by extreme weather.

Crews have fully reopened the Hyland Highway near Carrajung Lower after wrapping up a major repair program after heavy rainfall caused two landslips on the road in November and December 2023.

Both lanes of the highway are now open, and the 100km/h speed limit has been reinstated. “Both lanes of the Hyland Highway are now open and the 100 km/h speed limit reinstated – keeping this crucial freight and tourist route moving.”

“It’s been a mammoth job from our crews to reopen both lanes after heavy rainfall and extreme weather caused two landslips – with crews stabilising and repairing the road to make it safe again for the community,” Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne said.

Extensive works included the construction of a 50-meter-long retaining wall with an increased load-bearing capacity to stabilise the road.

Crews also carried out asphalting and road surface repairs, restored damaged structures and road shoulders, cleared roadside drains and culverts, and replaced safety barriers, signage, and roadside assets.

 “The reopening of the Hyland Highway is a huge win for the community, freight operators, and tourists who rely on this key route every day.”  Member for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh said