Emergency roadworks explained

By Tyler Maher

Feb 23, 2023

Works being completed: The emergency works currently happening at the intersection of Wyndham and Nixon Sts are due to the shifting of temporary plates. Photo by Megan Fisher

Further light has been shed on the emergency roadworks happening at the intersection of Wyndham and Nixons Sts in Shepparton.

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Temporary plates had been in place at the intersection since November last year, following serious damage to the road surface after the October floods.

However, the plates had begun to shift — risking exposure to the road surface underneath and causing safety concerns, due to high traffic volumes in the area.

Motorists are advised to plan ahead for the remainder of the week and allow extra travel time, with delays of up to 10 minutes during peak traffic periods.

The works are expected to be completed later this week and form part of the Victorian Government’s Flood Recovery Program.

“We’re working hard to repair the state’s roads following the devastating floods last year,” Roads and Road Safety Minister Melissa Horne said.

“The floods have caused major damage to our roads right across the state — but Victorians can rest assured that we’re delivering the long-term repairs where they’re needed most to ensure motorists can keep moving safely on our roads.”

Large-scale repairs are being carried out to Victoria’s flood-damaged roads, as part of the government’s $165 million emergency repair blitz.

The funding comes on top of a $780 million investment in the Victorian budget for 2022/23 to maintain the state’s roads.

“These works will ensure motorists in Shepparton can keep moving safely on our roads and get them to where they need to go,” state Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes said.