The upgrade of the Western Highway between Buangor to Ararat (Section 2B) includes the construction of a four-lane divided highway (two lanes in each direction) divided by a central median. In addition to the divided carriageway, the highway will be further improved by the construction of sealed shoulders, safety barriers and upgrades to key intersections.

 

The major elements of the Scope of Works includes:
- 6.5 km of new dual carriageway highway between Pope Road, Buangor and Picnic Ground Road, Warrak.
- Upgrade and duplication of the existing Western Highway between Picnic Ground Road, Warrak and Warrayatkin Road, Ararat
- Bridge structures over Hopkins River
- Removal of the existing bridge structure over Hopkins River
- Rail overpass over the Melbourne-Ararat V/Line Railway line
- Hillside Road Underpass
- Landscaping

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