Princes Highway lane project halted for months despite government progress
The Princes Highway overtaking lane project announced in January 2026 has sat idle for months despite government assurances of progress.
Work on two overtaking lanes east of Terang ground to a halt months after the state government announced the January 2026 start date. Speed restrictions remain in place while the site sits still.
Residents report no equipment or visible movement for up to four months. A wire rope barrier lies abandoned on the roadside.
Government claimed on September 21 that works are progressing well and the final stage is almost complete, but declined to answer questions about the holdup or timeline. One local said the road surface is already deteriorating.
South-west motorists have watched only half of planned overtaking lanes actually built over 19 years.
- January 2026
- Announcement date
- September 21, 2026
- Latest claim date
- Several kilometres at 60 kmh
- Speed restriction zone
Why it mattersRoad safety upgrades stall, public money is questioned, and residents endure months of speed restrictions with no clear end date.
AustraliaDrivers on the Princes Highway in south-west Victoria face ongoing speed zones and safety risks while the project stalls; delays compound a long history of unmet infrastructure promises in the region.
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