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Loddon HERALD Vol 3 No 3 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2023 ISSN 2653-1550
PASSING TIME OVERTAKING LANES AT HIGHWAY PINCH POINTS
CONSTRUCTION of the first Calder Highway overtaking lane north of Bendigo could start by June. Victoria’s Transport Department has applied for a Loddon Shire planning permit to remove trees at Derby for the southbound lane. The overtaking lane between Gath Rd and Connor Road is one of two planned to be finished by 2024. The Federal Government has given $75 million for upgrades on the Calder Highway/Freeway between Melbourne and Mildura “to address identified pinch points in the corridor”. Department regional director (Loddon Mallee) Melanie Hotton said: “Crews will soon build a new overtaking lane on the Calder Highway at Derby to improve traffic flow and create safer and easier journeys for all road users. “The new overtaking lane will boost safety by providing easier overtaking opportunities for those travelling south-bound between Bridgewater and Marong,” she said. “The works will make this
By CHRIS EARL section of the Calder Highway, which is a key route for both locals and our broader agricultural industry, safer for everyone.” A second overtaking lane is planned on the Calder Highway, north-bound, between Yorkshire Road and Houliston Road in Leichhardt, with works expected to start next year. The department said the two new overtaking lanes had an $8.46 million Australian Government investment as part of the Melbourne to Mildura Roads of Strategic Importance Initiative with the Victorian Government delivering the project. Scoping and development works for the corridor started early 2021. Tranche one works, including the Derby overtaking lane, had been marked to start last year. Other projects are an overtaking lane at Hattah and works at Red Cliffs and Sea Lake. The Federal Government has allocated a total of $12.4 million for overtaking lanes between Melbourne and Mildura.
TAKING A DIP BILL Quinn had one of the coolest duties on Australia Day taking his turn to be dunked at celebrations in Pyramid Hill as temperatures rose well into the 30s. Donning patriotic attire, Bill was a popular target with youngsters having their aim well honed for multiple dunks. Bill later raised the Australian flag during the formal ceremony, one of many held in Loddon communities last Thursday. STORIES, PICTURES - PAGES 12 & 13
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