The Victorian Government has outlined more funding under its flagship $55 million infrastructure investment aimed at reducing road trauma on the state’s roads.

 

Premier Ted Baillieu announced more funding upgrades throughout the state, brining the total number of funded projects to 80 as part of the Transport Accident Commission’s Safer Roads Infrastructure Program (SRIP).

 

“In recent weeks, Victorians may have seen a number of road safety projects announced in their community. These projects are part of a $55 million investment state-wide," Mr Baillieu said.

 

"Approximately $31 million has been allocated to improve intersection safety, while $24 million will be spent on works to reduce the incidence and severity of head-on and run-off-road crashes."

 

The $55 million SRIP program will also benefit dozens of roads across Victoria, including a major boost to improving safety in Melbourne's western suburbs.

 

Major works include a $5.8 million upgrade of Derrimut/Hopkins Road between Tarneit and Rockbank, a $5.5 million run-off-road project on the Melton Highway, and $1.3 million of safety improvements for Somerton Road, Greenvale.