By Cam Lucadou-Wells
Works have begun to fix a dangerously undulating section of Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road.
The $2.2 million upgrade will level the jarringly uneven surface between Norfolk Drive and a nearby 7-11 service station in Narre Warren.
The works include reconstructing the road, improving its inadequate drainage and upgrading the footpath.
The road’s 80km/h speed limit had been reduced to 60km/h due to safety concerns over the road’s deterioration.
A VicRoads investigation concluded the damage was caused by inadequate drainage, water pipe seepage and unstable ground conditions.
Works had been planned to start in September 2017 but were hindered by nearby underground works, according to VicRoads.
Roads Minister Luke Donnellan said the road was a “vital connection” for 36,000 drivers a day.
“This upgrade will mean we can return the 80km/h speed limit to Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road, allowing people to get home safer and sooner.”
The works are expected to finish by March.
