Local motorists who travel to Melbourne via the Calder have been frustrated for the past two years by speed restrictions on the Tylden-Woodend road put in place because of the appalling condition of the road.
However, recently completed roadworks as part of the state government’s road maintenance program will resolve the problem.
Crews have rebuilt a two-kilometre section of road between Caddys Lane and Maxwell Street, and a further one-kilometre stretch from Harpers Road to the railway crossing. The works included removal of the existing surface, reconstruction of the road base, and resurfacing. Line marking has also been completed.
The rehabilitation is part of the state government’s 2024/25 road maintenance program, which is funding road renewal works across regional and metropolitan Victoria.
According to Regional Roads Victoria, the goal of the project is to improve road safety and provide a smoother experience for all road users, including local residents, freight operators, and visitors.
Further works are planned under the 2025/26 Better Roads Blitz program, which will include resurfacing and rehabilitation projects aimed at improving long-term durability across the state’s road network. Specific locations and schedules for those works have not yet been announced.
Road users in the region have long expressed concerns about the condition of the Tylden-Woodend Road, particularly during wetter months when potholes and uneven surfaces become more frequent. The recent upgrades are expected to reduce maintenance needs in the short term and improve safety by eliminating surface defects.
Drivers are advised to continue exercising caution, especially in areas where construction activities are ongoing or planned in the near future.
For more information on upcoming works, residents can visit the Regional Roads Victoria website.
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This article is based on a media release from the office of the State Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas.
