Major Road Upgrades on Rifle Butts Road Nearing Completion
Published on 03 October 2025
Road improvement works along Rifle Butts Road are nearing completion, enhancing safety and accessibility for residents and road users.
The upgrade project has delivered improved road alignment, increased lane widths, improved visibility for oncoming traffic and upgraded roadside drainage. Once sealing works are completed, the works will also address amenity issues from traffic dust, responding directly to community feedback.
Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said the upgrades were a significant improvement for a key local route.
"It’s great to see the finishing touches being put on the Rifle Butts Road upgrade. These works deliver a safer and more reliable road for our residents and agricultural communities," said Cr Rabie.
"The community told us loud and clear that dust and the narrowness of Rifle Butts Road were real concerns. We listened and we acted. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback – this has directly influenced the outcome of a better road for everyone.”
The final sealing works are scheduled to resume on Monday 13 October 2025, weather permitting. Work crews will be on site from 7am to 5pm. To ensure the safety of workers and road users, temporary traffic management will be in place during construction.
The Rifle Butts Road upgrade project is a key component of the broader IMPACT Route (Integrating Mansfield’s Productivity, Agricultural Communities and Tourism) initiative to improve key routes within Mansfield Shire.
"Projects like this deliver long-term benefits for our entire region," Cr Rabie added.
"Better roads mean safer journeys, more efficient transport for our local industries and a better experience for visitors. We appreciate the community's patience as these final stages are completed."
The IMPACT Route is funded by a $9.8 million grant from the Australian Government’s Remote Roads Upgrade Pilot Program, alongside a $2.5 million contribution from Council.
For any enquiries on this project, please contact the Capital Works Team on (03) 5775 8555 or at council@mansfield.vic.gov.au.