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By Lachlan Ellis
\n(3rd Yr Deakin Uni)<\/p>\n

Residents have grown increasingly frustrated with delayed roadworks on Werribee Vale Rd, which began in February this year.
\nThe Bacchus Marsh road offers an alternative route to and from Maddingley when open, helping motorists avoid the notorious Gisborne Road\/Grant Street traffic \u2013 which is especially slow during school drop-off and pick-up times.<\/p>\n

To read the full story – Simply click on the following link and flip through to page number three (3).<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/issuu.com\/themooraboolnews\/docs\/mn_2020-10-27<\/a><\/p>\n

in the 27 October 2020 edition<\/span>
\nOR
\npick up a paper around your town<\/span>.<\/p>\n

**NOW DELIVERING 11,800 FREE<\/span><\/strong><\/span> COPIES WEEKLY**<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni) Residents have grown increasingly frustrated with delayed roadworks on Werribee Vale Rd, which began in February this year. The Bacchus Marsh road offers an alternative route to and from Maddingley when open, helping motorists avoid the notorious Gisborne Road\/Grant Street traffic \u2013 which is especially slow during school […]<\/p>\n

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