VicRoads releases its Victorian Rest Area StrategyFriday, November 12, 2010 Driver fatigue continues to be a major issue on our roads. Research suggests that driver fatigue is a factor in approximately 20 per cent of deaths on Victoria's roads each year. |
Are you getting enough sleep? Are you being forced to drive fatigued?Thursday, December 17, 2009 Drivers are not the only individuals in the transport chain responsible for safety and potential breaches of the law. |
New road rules took effect 9 November 2009Monday, November 9, 2009 New road rules contained in the Road Rules and Road Safety (Drivers) Regulations 2009 will affect all drivers on Victorian roads. These changes come after the Brumby Labor Government made a comprehensive assessment of the road rules. An area significant reform will be regarding the use of new technologies, such as navigation devices and multi-purpose mobile phones. |
Upcoming works on the West Gate FreewayFriday, October 16, 2009 
As we enter the third year of construction on the West Gate Freeway upgrade, drivers will start to see significant changes in the road network. As part of the staged construction process, new ramps and sections of road will become available to the travelling public, including the new structures around Montague Street. |
Keep Melbourne Moving InitiativeThe Brumby Government has announced changes to the afternoon clearway times. The Victorian Government believes that the new planned standardised afternoon clearway times will improve traffic flow on key arterial roads while allowing for more parking opportunities near local businesses. |
Dingley Arterial ProjectMonday, July 13, 2009 
VicRoads will build the next 3.5km section of the Dingley Arterial in Keysborough, providing the missing road link between Westall Road and the Dandenong Bypass. |
Road Safety Regulations 2009- Summary of proposed new Australian Road RulesTuesday, June 16, 2009 The proposed Road Safety Regulations 2009 set out the requirements for motorists when they apply for a licence or permit, the requirements for heavy truck and commercial bus drivers in regards to the number of hours they can drive, and the fees motorists can be charged relating to driver licensing. |
Road Projects UpdateFriday, April 17, 2009 There has been an enormous amount of action on transport projects right across the State. |
Afternoon Peak Clearway TimesThursday, March 26, 2009
The Brumby Government has announced new planned standardised afternoon clearway times aimed to improve traffic flow on key arterial roads while allowing for more parking opportunities near local businesses. |
Changed Traffic Conditions on the West Gate FreewayWednesday, March 11, 2009
From mid-March 2009, changed traffic conditions will be in place on the West Gate Freeway heading outbound towards Geelong. Approximately one kilometre of permanent concrete barriers will be installed on freeway outbound between Bolte Bridge and Todd Road. |
Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue LawsThursday, January 15, 2009 The new fatigue laws, which affect trucks and buses, were implemented in September 2008 and set new work and rest limits for heavy vehicle drivers. |
Trucks keep us movingTuesday, January 13, 2009 
Targeting trucks and roads is no solution for concerns over rail or public transport. |
TWU welcomes Infrastructure Australia's proposed investment in transportMonday, December 22, 2008 The Union welcomes a report released by Infrastructure Australia outlining its immediate and future transport investment priorities for the nation. |
TWU has safety concerns on extra West Gate lanesThursday, December 4, 2008 The Transport Workers Union has expressed concerns about the State Government's proposal to create extra lanes on the West Gate Bridge by narrowing the existing lanes. |
Monash Freeway - Roadworks and ClosuresMonday, December 1, 2008 
Major works on the Monash Freeway will mean traffic changes for motorists over the next few weeks as the West Gate Freeway upgrade continues. |
