Major Road Improvements Scheduled Across the Shire
Published on 25 September 2025
Sections of key roads across the Shire are set for major upgrades as part of Council’s 2025-26 Reconstruction and Reseal Preparation Program.
The annual program improves road safety, ride quality and the long-term condition of our local roads. The areas receiving attention have been identified through Council’s regular asset inspection program, which determines the locations most in need of maintenance, and through community feedback.
A $340,347 contract was awarded to Central Vic Stabilising Pty Ltd, with works are planned to be undertaken between 13 October to 30 October, weather permitting.
Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said the works are a critical part of Council’s ongoing investment in local road infrastructure.
"We understand how important it is to invest in the continual maintenance and improvement of our roads. The condition of our local roads is better than ever thanks to Council’s smart investment, identifying the roads that need it the most when preparing roads for resealing. The way we maintain the road network means that every dollar is focused on making our road reconstruction and renewal works last for longer. This is one way we get bang for your buck when it comes to roads," said Cr Rabie.
"We know our community care about the quality of roads. This program will deliver significant upgrades to roads that are vital for residents and visitors, including busy streets in town to roads in our alpine areas.”
“While we know our community is frustrated at the quality of the state’s arterial roads managed by the Department of Transport, including the Mansfield-Woods Point Road and deteriorating road intersections with local roads, we continue to lobby and advocate for the high-quality network our region deserves. Our community can help us in this advocacy by reporting road defects on arterial roads to the VicRoads website at https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/traffic-and-road-use/report-a-road-issue. As that advocacy continues, we are getting on with the job of upgrading our own local roads. This program is a clear demonstration of our long-term commitment to our community."
Locations to be addressed include sections of the following roads and carparks:
- High Street service road (Apollo to Station Street), Mansfield
- Highett Street, Mansfield
- Curia Street, Mansfield
- Alpine Ridge Drive, Merrijig
- Early Street, Mansfield
- Barack Court, Bonnie Doon
- Chenery Street carpark, Mansfield
- High Street carpark, Mansfield
Workers will be on site from 7am to 5pm daily. Traffic management will be in place while works are underway, residents and road users are advised to travel safely and follow all signage. Access to businesses and properties will be maintained.
For any enquiries on this project, please contact the Capital Works Team on (03) 5775 8555 or at capitalworks@mansfield.vic.gov.au.