Completing Connectivity on Princes Highway East
The Princes Highway East – Stage 3 project marks the final phase in a transformative infrastructure initiative, by constructing the final 12 kilometers of dual lanes and implementing various safety measures, completing 43 kilometers of new dual lanes between Traralgon and Sale. This project aims to enhance safety, reduce travel times, and improve connectivity along this crucial route in Victoria, Australia.
Key Highlights of the Princes Highway East Project
The Princes Highway East – Stage 3 project focuses on:
- Reinforcing the existing highway infrastructure
- Implementing safety enhancements, such as safety barriers and tactile edge lines
- Providing regular U-turn facilities for improved maneuverability
- Upgrading six intersections by adding dedicated turning lanes to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow
- Expanding the highway capacity by adding two additional lanes to ensure a consistent dual-lane configuration
- Installing a center median with flexible safety barriers to mitigate the risk of head-on collisions
- Enhancing the connectivity between local roads and the highway, including private access points
- Constructing a dedicated service road within the Kilmany township to facilitate local traffic and reduce congestion on the main highway
- Building a new 95-meter single-span steel arch rail bridge in Kilmany to accommodate future transportation needs and enhance the overall infrastructure
Importance of the Princes Highway East – Stage 3 Completion
The completion of the Princes Highway East upgrade significantly enhances transportation infrastructure in Victoria. By completing this stage, the highway now provides safety for both locals and visitors to the snowfields and Gippsland Lakes, fostering economic growth and supporting regional connectivity.
Kubri Project Management & Consulting’s Role
Kubri Project Management & Consulting provided project management advisory services throughout the project’s delivery phase.
Frequently Asked Questions
This project is the final stage in the upgrade of Princes Highway East, adding 12 kilometers of new dual lanes between Traralgon and Sale to improve safety and connectivity.
The new dual lanes reduce travel times, enhance safety, and improve connectivity between Traralgon and Sale, supporting smoother and faster travel for all road users. The project will also improve safety for both locals and visitors to the snowfields and Gippsland Lakes.