Construction works have commenced on the Midland Highway in Shepparton East to construct a roundabout at the Central Ave intersection. A two-land roundabout is being constructed as part of the Australian Government and Victorian Government joint investment in the Road Safety Program.
Crews will be onsite Monday to Friday, with weekend works required at times. During construction, temporary reduced speed limits, lane closures and ‘stop and slow’ traffic arrangements will be in place at the intersection.
Stage one involves constructing the southern half of the roundabout, and southern access to the Midland Hwy from Central Ave will be closed until late December 2024. Stage two involves constructing the northern half of the roundabout and will begin in January 2025,
In the five years between July 2015 to June 2020, there were four crashes at this intersection resulting in serious injuries. The upgrades will provide a safer connection for road users travelling between Shepparton, Benalla and Wangaratta.
