Sunraysia Highway
The Sunraysia Highway (route B220) is a 344 kilometres (214 mi) arterial north–south route in western Victoria. The highway extends north a length of 331 km starting from the Western Freeway near Ballarat to the Calder Highway near Ouyen. It is the north-west arterial road, linking Ballarat and Ouyen, and acts as a secondary route to the Calder Highway, the primary route between Melbourne and Mildura.
Sunraysia Highway | |
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| Sunraysia Highway, just outside Birchip. | |
Northwest end Southeast end | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Highway |
| Length | 330 km (205 mi) |
| Opened | 1948 |
| Route number(s) | B220 (1998–present) |
| Former route number | State Route 121 (1986–1998) |
| Major junctions | |
| Northwest end | Calder Highway Nunga, Victoria |
| Southeast end | Western Freeway Miners Rest, Victoria |
| Location(s) | |
| Major settlements | Speed, Lascelles, Woomelang, Birchip, Donald, St Arnaud, Avoca, Lexton |
| Highway system | |
The Sunraysia Highway serves a number of important industries in the region such as agriculture, viticulture, food processing, winemaking and tourism. It forms an important link for these industries to markets and ports in the south of Victoria and South Australia. It is a two-lane, two-way road with shoulders. It has no overtaking lanes provided along the highway, as it is designated as a ‘B’ road for its full length.