Green Light for New Highton Lane Roundabout

Published on 30 June 2025

A new roundabout designed to improve traffic flow and safety at the intersection of Highton Lane, Monkey Gully Road and Rifle Butts Road is set to proceed to construction with the award of a contract at Council’s meeting on Tuesday 24 June 2025.

The project will replace the current double T-intersection with a single, modern roundabout, addressing community concerns about safety and traffic management at this increasingly busy junction.

The roundabout is part of a $12.3 million project jointly funded through the Remote Roads Upgrade Pilot Program (RRUPP) with the Australian Government and Mansfield Shire Council contributing $9.9 million and $2.4 million respectively. The $150 million RRUPP funds road improvement projects in regional areas to improve community access, road safety and productivity.

Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said the project's progression to the construction phase was a significant step forward for local infrastructure and road safety.

"This intersection has been a point of concern for residents for some time. The new roundabout will create a much safer and more efficient connection for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.

“The Mansfield Shire community is growing and there are more drivers on the road. This is a fantastic outcome for our growing community," said Cr Rabie.

“As always, we ask our community when there are decisions to be made and listen to what our community needs and wants. In this case, the design was consulted on and changes were incorporated based on suggestions from residents.

“We have re-considered a pedestrian crossing’s location, enhanced the drainage design, realigned footpaths and changed the placement of signs. All these changes reflect the community’s feedback and enhance the design. Thank you to those who contributed to the consultation,” said Cr Rabie.

The project will also deliver a new footpath connecting Rifle Butts Road to existing paths on Highton Lane and Monkey Gully Road, creating better active transport links.

The construction contract for the roundabout has been awarded to Alpine Civil for the value of $851,840 (ex GST).

Construction will begin in the new financial year.

For any enquiries on this project, please contact the Capital Works Team on (03) 5775 8555 or at council@mansfield.vic.gov.au.