One of the south west’s worst roads, the Cobden-Warrnambool Road, is getting some much needed love.
Rehabilitation works are happening on the road in Ecklin South, on a 340-metre stretch between Curdies-Lichfield Road and Glenfyne-Brucknell Road, and a 650m section between New Brucknell Road and Ayresford Road.
Crews are working on the road Monday to Friday, from 7am, to 6pm.
During works, single lane closures are in place, with reduced speed limits also in operation.
Late last year, the mayors the Warrnambool City, Moyne Shire and Corangamite shires came together to lobby the state government to fix the road.
Corangamite mayor Kate Makin labelled the road a fisgrace.
“This road is a disgrace,” said Cr Makin.
“It’s crumbling, unsafe, and ignored,” Cr Makin said.
“Our communities are fed up with being treated as second-class when it comes to infrastructure.
“We’re calling for transparency and quality repairs, not just patch jobs that don’t last.
“Our communities deserve better, and we won’t stop until they get it.”
