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Princes Highway Road Upgrades Near Terang Stall Despite Government Claims

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 14
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What happened

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Road upgrades for new overtaking lanes on the Princes Highway east of Terang began in January 2026. However, reports indicate the works have paused indefinitely, with no movement or sign of equipment for months. A spokesperson for the Department of Transport and Planning stated on September 21, 2026, that the final stage of construction is almost complete and works are progressing well.

From standard.net.au

Why it matters

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The stalled infrastructure projects affect the connectivity of Colac and Terang. The Department of Transport and Planning is responsible for these upgrades in the Terang area. The lack of progress raises questions about the timeline for improved road safety and transport efficiency in the region.

From standard.net.au

Who's involved

  • Department of Transport and PlanningGovernment department responsible for road upgrades in the Terang area
  • TerangTown where the road upgrades are taking place
  • ColacCity geographically connected to Terang by the Princes Highway
  • Chris O'ConnorIndividual who resides near the road works in the Terang area

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • TerangSpeculative

    Terang might face increased transportation costs due to the indefinite pause on critical infrastructure upgrades.

  • Chris O'ConnorSpeculative

    Chris O'Connor may experience ongoing issues, such as reduced speed limits, affecting his daily travel costs.

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