Month of snarls in Geelong’s south, warns VicRoads

MOTORISTS face a month of long delays during peak travel times around one of southern Geelong’s busiest intersections, VicRoads has warned.
Highton-bound lanes of South Valley Rd will be closed from the intersection of Pioneer and Colac Rds to Glastonbury Dve until 13 September, the roads authority said.
“Drivers wanting to travel to Highton on South Valley Rd from the Colac Rd intersection will be diverted via Colac Rd, Reynolds Rd and Fryers Rd,” VicRoad said.
“South Valley Road will remain open to Grovedale-bound traffic travelling from Highton.
“VicRoads advises that significant delays may be experienced by drivers during peak travel times. Drivers should use the recommended detour or seek an alternate route where possible.
“The entrance to the APCO Service Station and McDonald’s restaurant on South Valley Rd will remain open for the duration of these works.
“To ensure the safety of all road users and road workers, VicRoads urges drivers to obey the 40km/h speed limit that will be in place for the duration of works. Pedestrians will be directed around the roadworks and are advised to follow signage.”
VicRoads said work on the duplication of Pioneer Rd had forced the closure.
The duplication should be complete by mid-2016, VicRoads said.
“Once complete, the improvements to Pioneer Rd and South Valley Rd will result in two lanes of traffic in each direction from Rau Crt, Grovedale, to Glastonbury Dve, Highton. This includes a new duplicated bridge over Waurn Ponds Creek, the installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Pioneer Rd and Meadowvale Dve, facilities for cyclists, safer pedestrian crossings and a better connection with the Princes Hwy.”