30 July 2024 update: Rolling road closure completion

The current works and rolling road closure along Geelong Road, Barwon Heads is scheduled to be complete by Friday 2 August 2024.

• Geelong Road between the Barwon River and Sheepwash Road will be fully reopened by 5pm Friday 2 August.
• The following bus stops along Geelong Road and Carr Street will be reopened by Saturday 3 August.
  • Barwon Heads Tennis and Athletics Club/Geelong Road (to Ocean Grove)
  • Seaview Avenue/Geelong Road (to Ocean Grove)
  • Knox Drive/Carr Street (both directions
  • Taits Road/Carr Street (both directions)
  • H. Blyth Field/Geelong Road (to Geelong

Thank you for your patience during the rolling road closure.

The existing sewer pipeline is located underground, in the middle of Geelong Road (between the Barwon River and intersection of Sheepwash and Geelong Roads).

To safely remove the existing sewer pipeline and replace it with the new pipeline under Geelong Road, sections of Geelong Road, Barwon Heads between the Barwon River and Sheepwash Road will be closed for 2 to 3 weeks each (dependent on weather and the condition of the existing pipe) from Monday 27 May 2024.

What to expect:

• Altered traffic conditions will be in place for the duration of the closure.
• Access to private properties for residents and emergency services will be maintained.
• If we need to temporarily restrict vehicle access to driveways during the works, we’ll doorknock and let you know.
• Traffic controllers will be on site to assist you and Variable Message Signs (VMS) with flashing messages to provide prior warning of traffic impacts.
• The bus stops along Geelong Road and Carr Street will be temporarily relocated during the rolling road closure.

Schedule of rolling road closure

The below information provides an outline of how the rolling road closure will work.

See the map below for the locations of the sections.

Section 1	Between the Barwon River and Seaview Avenue was closed from 27 May 2024. (delayed from the original date of 20 May)
Section 2	Between Riverside Terrace and Hitchcock Avenue will be closed after Section 1.
Section 3	Between Hitchcock Avenue and the Kindergarten/Tennis Club carpark will be closed for approximately two weeks from Wednesday 3 July.
Section 4	Between the Kindergarten/Tennis Club carpark and Jasper Avenue will be closed after Section 3.
Section 5	Between past Jasper Avenue and Sheepwash Road will be closed after Section 4.

It is anticipated that the section closures will take 2–3 weeks to complete. Construction timings will be dependent on weather and the condition of the existing pipe. Barwon Water is aiming to complete the work as safely and swiftly as possible.

Closed bus stops during works

Bus Route 55 (both directions) buses will not service the following bus stops from Monday 27 May until further notice, due to works.

• Barwon Heads Tennis and Athletics Club/Geelong Road (to Ocean Grove)

• Seaview Avenue/Geelong Road (to Ocean Grove)

• Knox Drive/Carr Street (both directions)

• Taits Road/Carr Street (both directions)

• H. Blyth Field/Geelong Road (to Geelong)

Passengers are advised to use the alternative bus stops at:

• Thorn Street/Golf Links Road (both directions)
• Temporary stop at 112 Carr Street (both directions)

For more information visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007.