Maintenance blitz to make over the region’s roads

Resurfacing works are planned to be undertaken between now and mid 2026 for the Goulburn Valley Hwy in Strathmerton, for Barmah-Shepparton Rd in Kaarimba and Nathalia, and for Benalla-Tocumwal Rd in Katamatite and Cobram.

$210 million has been allocated over four years to improve safety and reduce road trauma as part of the Safe Local Roads and Streets Program, which enables councils to apply for grants of up to $2 million to design and deliver local projects.

The program complements the state’s single-year $976 million road maintenance program, with 70 per cent of this funding directed towards regional roads.