Melba Highway landslip repairs, Dixons Creek

Update – April 2025

Works to repair two landslips on the Melba Highway in Dixons Creek were paused, with the highway reopening in late February 2025. 

Major repair works are now expected to resume in late 2025, after winter.

The works depend on weather and ground conditions. We will monitor both closely and confirm the start dates later in the year.

We’re also reviewing our construction approach to reduce the disruption to the community and address safety issues observed during initial works.

Before the major repair works start in late 2025, you may notice crews on-site occasionally to monitor the site and complete any essential safety works. There may be temporary traffic changes including lane closures or reduced speed limits to help ensure everyone's safety.

About the project

We’re repairing two landslips on a section of the Melba Highway in Dixons Creek, just south of the Healesville-Kinglake Road intersection. This will involve:

• excavating and removing the damaged road pavement
• building retaining walls
• reinstating and stabilising the road asphalt layers
• improving drainage
• reinstating safety barriers, signs and line marking.

Other works in the area

While we repair the landslips on the Melba Highway, we will also be working in Yarra Glen and nearby areas to complete road maintenance activities.

This includes resurfacing and road rehabilitation works on a range of roads and the Maroondah Aqueduct bridge maintenance project on Eltham-Yarra Glen Road. Please visit the Victorian road maintenance program 2024-25 webpage for further information.

Get in touch

If you have any questions, please contact us using the email below.

Email: [email protected]