Motorists' concern over 'bulging' wall at Olivers Hill

THE retaining wall at Olivers Hill which collapsed in April is still safe, despite motorists complaining of it "bulging".

The wall of rock-filled wire baskets was being constructed at the bottom of Olivers Hill before it collapsed on Thursday, April 19, causing chaos for motorists on Nepean Highway.

Southbound lanes were closed for two days while the site was secured and traffic speed limits are still reduced to 40kp/h.

But motorists are concerned the wall is about to collapse again.

Darryl Jones said there was another bulge in the gabion retaining wall on September 13.

"I would not be surprised if it collapses again in the next few days," Mr Jones said.

However, VicRoads spokesman David Fitzgerald said the wall was fine.

"We sent out some tradesmen to check it and it is stable," he said.

"It is still on track to be reconstructed in October and finished some time by Christmas."

At the time of the collapse, VicRoads regional director Peter Todd said the hill's instability was taken into account when the wall was designed.

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Motorists' concern over 'bulging' wall at Olivers Hill