The works are targeting sections of the highway between Dooen and Horsham-Minyip Road.

"Our crews have been busy completing almost $500,000 worth of asphalting, patching and sealing works at multiple locations along the Henty Highway between Horsham and Warracknabeal over the past few weeks," Department of Transport Grampians regional director Michael Bailey said.

"These works will extend the lifespan of this section of the highway, as well as delivering a smoother, safer journey for the drivers who use it each day."

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Blue Ribbon Road is an alternate route to and from Warracknabeal, for those who use Henty Highway to get to Horsham.

Much of the highway is 60km per hour for the safety of drivers and workers. When there are road workers on site, the speed limit is 40km per hour.

Pavement resurfacing is planned for 33kms of road across Yarriambiack and Henty Highway has been earmarked for considerable pavement rehabilitation works in the 2020-2021 financial year.

Regional Roads Victoria is rebuilding, repairing and resurfacing more than 360 kilometres of arterial roads across western Victoria with a state government investment of $72 million.

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