Highton Lane getting prime treatment

Published on 16 April 2025

Highton Lane works are scheduled in coming weeks, with a prime seal of bitumen emulsion being applied this coming Thursday 10 April 2025.

Mayor Cr Steve Rabie wanted to let the community know that the spray seal was just step one of the process, with more to come to get the road in shape.

“Weather permitting, we’ll be applying the prime seal to the road, then letting it dry for a couple of weeks before asphalting near the end of April.

“The final asphalt will be 40mm deep, as Council has approved an increased thickness due to the mix of heavy traffic. Placement of the asphalt will be followed by line marking and signage,” said Cr Rabie.

The works are scheduled to end in May, with a break in works over the Easter period.

“When we put the spray seal on, we don’t want residents to worry that the process is complete. The spray is a crucial priming step,” said Cr Rabie.

This crucial step protects the road’s subgrade layers by sealing the surface with an emulsion to prevent moisture infiltration, ensuring the foundation remains stable until the asphalting can be completed.

“We expect that residents can enjoy the new road from May.

“We look forward to seeing the improvements on yet another part of Mansfield Shire’s critical road network,” said Cr Rabie.

These works are part of the IMPACT Route project. The IMPACT Route (Integrated Mansfield’s Productivity, Agricultural Communities and Tourism) project is funded with $9.8 million from the Australian Government’s Remote Roads Upgrade Pilot Program and $2.5 million contributed from Council’s budget.

For more information about the project or the works on Highton Lane, contact council@mansfield.vic.gov.au