By TOM HAYES
A SPRING maintenance and construction blitz is forging ahead across the state.
“We’re getting on and delivering a huge amount of work this spring to keep country Victorians moving,” Minister for Transport Infrastructure, Danny Pearson said.
Annual rail maintenance will take place in the region, with crews working on culvert replacements in the Rosedale area and bridge renewal works at Sale to improve reliability. Coaches will replace trains between Traralgon and Bairnsdale from Wednesday, October 16 to the last service on Sunday, October 27.
The Metro Tunnel team continues to test the project’s next generation high-capacity signalling system and trains, with coaches replacing Gippsland trains between Southern Cross and East Pakenham on some weekends during spring.
“Our works during spring will make sure our road and rail networks continue to provide vital connections for all Victorians,” Minister for Public and Active Transport, Gabrielle Williams said.
Coaches are set to replace trains for extended periods from late-August, lasting most of September. During this time, Metro trains are set to undergo rail infrastructure maintenance as well as renewal work on the metropolitan rail network.
Coaches will replace trains throughout three periods beginning from Friday, August 30 until Sunday, September 1. This will resume from Sunday, September 8 until Wednesday, September 11, and Friday, September 20 until Sunday, September 22.
“These important works will ensure locals and visitors alike benefit from smoother, safer journeys right across the state,” Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Melissa Horne said.
To learn more about works across the state, visit: bigbuild.vic.gov.au/map
