Longwood-Ruffy Rd closed for sink hole repairs

18 Oct 2023
Sink hole before works commenced

UPDATE:

A section of the Longwood-Ruffy Road currently undergoing repairs has significant unsuitable ground which requires treatment before the culvert can be installed. Unfortunately this outcome has delayed our ability to open the road for a further two days.
The closure will now take place from 7:30am on Tuesday 24 October to 6pm on Friday October 27.
We apologise for this inconvenience. Current detours remain in place.
If you require further information please contact our Customer Service team 1800 065 993 or visit our website.

EARLIER:

A section of the Longwood-Ruffy Road will be closed to repair a sink hole which was caused by recent rainfall as well as general wear and tear on the culvert.

Council apologises for this inconvenience.

Detour options include:

  • People travelling to the intersection of Longwood-Ruffy Rd/ Ponkeen Creek Rd /Gap Rd will detour to Gap Road to access the Hume Hwy. This road will not be suitable for semi-trailers or trucks with dog trailers.
  • People travelling to the Longwood- Ruffy Rd /Nolans Rd / Bunting Hills Rd intersection will be detoured down Ruffy- Terip Rd to Creighton’s Creek Rd to access the Hume Hwy.

The closure is necessary to ensure the safety of those at the site. In discussion with the engineer and contractor, Council officers considered several construction techniques for the site.  Unfortunately, there really was no other option but to close the road to perform this important work due to the narrowness of the road and the steep terrain.

The area, which is 8.5kms from the Hume Highway, recently underwent an engineer’s inspection during the last few months and repair design was prepared following this. Traffic management has been in place at the site during this time.

If you require further information, please contact our Customer Service team on 1800 065 993.