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VicRoads remains confident the new Lockwood roundabout will be suitable for heavy vehicles, despite a truck getting stuck at the construction site.
The roundabout sustained minor damage on Tuesday after an over-dimensional vehicle encountered difficulty navigating the area, at the intersection of the Calder Alternative Highway and Bendigo-Maryborough Road.
VicRoads northern region director Mal Kersting said the vehicle was travelling on the opposite side of the road, under traffic management, due to asphalting works.
It is understood the manoeuvre was not suitable for an oversized vehicle.
“We remind all drivers to drive carefully through the roundabout while it is under construction, and take note of the conditions and instructions from work site traffic controllers,” Mr Kersting said.
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The incident prompted VicRoads to remind the drivers of large vehicles to communicate with road crews before entering construction sites to ensure they could navigate safely.
It came a week after VicRoads assured the public the roundabout would be able to cater to heavy vehicles, after trucks damaged new concrete guttering.
VicRoads reiterated on Tuesday the roundabout was designed to cater for large vehicles, including over-dimensional vehicles.