Department of Transport changes to clearways and tow-away zones
Published on 29 October 2020
The Department of Transport is introducing changes to clearways to keep traffic flowing smoothly on Melbourne’s busy roads as part of the Clearways Management Program.
Clearways and tow-away zones help keep traffic flowing and reduce congestion by making sure there are no parked cars blocking roads during peak times.
From 1 December 2020, every existing clearway within 20 kilometres of Melbourne’s CBD will become a tow-away zone.
In Monash there are 18 clearways. No new clearways are being created in Monash as part of this program.
Clearways in Monash that will become tow-away zones are:
- Centre Road between Barkers and Westall roads
- North Road between Poath Road and Princes Highway
- Waverley Road between Warrigal and Forster roads
- High Street Road between Warrigal and Westlands roads
- Springvale Road between Highbury Road and Monash Freeway
- Huntingdale Road between Savannah Place and Monash Freeway
- Blackburn Road between Highbury and Waverley roads
- Clayton Road between Ferntree Gully and Carinish roads
- Stephensons Road between High Street and Waverley roads
- Warrigal Road between Highbury and Centre roads
Keeping clearways clear on arterial roads reduces congestion and improves traffic flow.
The Department of Transport is progressively installing new tow-away signs to be ready for this change.
Drivers who park illegally in the signed tow-away zones during restricted times will have their vehicle towed and receive a fine on top of the vehicle release fee.
For more information go to VicRoads website to see where these changes are taking place.