VicRoads identifi ed this location as an ideal site for these improvements following consultation with key stakeholders including local freight industries and East Gippsland Shire Council. The site is located 3-4 hours from the Latrobe Valley, has excellent mobile phone reception and is at the top of a hill which makes re-entering the highway easier, safer and more attractive to truck drivers. Construction of the road and parking areas is scheduled to commence in early 2016 following the holiday period, at which time the existing rest area will be closed to the public. It is anticipated that the new rest area will be opened by late 2016. For more information contact (03) 5172 2610 or easternengagement@roads.vic.gov.au

17.5km east of Orbost on the Princes Highway, eastbound side.