Project - Section 2
Features and benefits
Current progress and traffic impacts
Publications, Maps and Photos
Managing the Environment
Contact Us or register your interest
Section 2 of the Geelong Ring Road stretches for 4.5 kilometres from the Midland Highway, Hamlyn Heights to the Hamilton Highway, Fyansford and includes twin 200 metre long bridges spanning the Moorabool River.
Construction works commenced in September 2006 with completion expected in late 2008.
Cut & Fill are VicRoads contractor for for the construction of new freeway lanes, with a site office on corner of the Hamilton Highway and McCanns Lane, Fyansford.
Fulton Hogan are VicRoads contractor for the Moorabool River bridges, with a site office at the end of Church Street, Hamlyn Heights.
Media Release 27/09/2007 - Sod Turning Event [PDF 53 KB]
Media Release 11/08/2007 - Award of Contract [PDF, 47 KB]
Additional Information on the Geelong Ring Road is available via the following links:
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Features and benefits
The Ring Road will improve safety and accessibility, as well as encourage further tourism to Geelong, the Surf Coast and south western Victoria. On completion of Sections 1 and 2, drivers can avoid up to 16 sets of traffic lights and enjoy significant travel time savings.
In addition to the four-lane freeway, a shared bicycle and pedestrian path will be constructed from Broderick Road, Corio to Church Street, Hamlyn Heights.
Architecturally-designed noise walls constructed from weathering steel will feature at specific locations along the Ring Road along with significant landscaping which includes thousands of native and indigenous trees, shrubs and grasses.
Road safety features incorporated within the project include emergency stopping lanes, median safety barriers and Help PHones linked to VicRoads Traffic Management Centre.
Construction activities underway include:
- Road pavement
- Installation of noise walls
- Construction of a shared path
- Landscaping
Construction activities completed:
- Moorabool River bridge abutments, foundations and erection of piers and beams
- Earthworks
- Drainage and service relocations
- local road connection between McCanns Lane and Clarkes Road
To view latest pictures of current progress on Moorabool River bridges: www.projectcentre.net/6475
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Section 2 Information Bulletin [PDF 1.181 MB]
Geelong Ring Road - Section 2 map [PDF, 238 KB] Geelong Ring Road - Dust Suppression [PDF, 251 KB]
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- Clarkes Road, just south of the Ring Road. A new road has been constructed between McCanns Lane, to the north of the Hamilton Highway, and Clarkes Road just north of the Ring Road
- De Goldis Road will be closed at the Hamilton Highway. Access to De Goldis Road will be provided via a service road.
Project Environmental Protection Strategies
Project Environmental Protection Strategies (PEPS) were developed for Sections 1 and 2, identifying the potential benefits and impacts, and proposed environmental protection and mitigation measures.
Issues considered included the potential effects of the new road on flora, fauna and cultural heritage, dust, noise and related social impacts on neighbouring communities.
The PEPS was placed on public exhibition for comment in July 2005 and approved by Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) following a review of submissions from the community and stakeholders, and identification of actions to address environmental concerns.
T: (03) 5274 6800
E: geelongringroad@roads.vic.gov.au
M: The Project Director
VicRoads Geelong Ring Road Project
444 Princes Highway
Corio Victoria 3214
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