A $1 million upgrade to a section of Swan Street which council says has been the bane of public complaints will commence in November.

The Rural City of Wangaratta has engaged Wangaratta Excavations to undertake road reconstruction works on the section between Steane Street and the One Mile Creek bridge abutment.

The project will involve full road reconstruction, as well as installation of new drainage pipes and pits from One Mile Creek to the Larkings Street and Muntz Street intersection.

“This project has been planned for some time, and with Swan Street identified as one of the most frequently complained about roads in our recent community satisfaction survey, the timing is right to move forward with repairs," acting Mayor Cr Harvey Benton said.

“Council will work to minimise disruption to residents throughout the duration of the project.”

Drainage work will commence on 5 November and full road closures will be implemented between the Swan Street bridge and Steane Street from 10 November.

Council said no through traffic will be permitted during these times.

When possible, Swan Street will be reopened to through traffic to reduce disruption.

Residents will be required to access properties via Larkings Street.

"This access will be maintained throughout the works, with only minimal disruptions expected on certain days," a council spokesperson said.

Signage and traffic controllers will be in place to guide residents through changed conditions.

Pedestrian access will be managed through the worksite when necessary.

Pedestrians are advised to avoid the area where possible.

Road reconstruction works are to commence in mid January with the project to be completed by 15 April, 2026.

For additional information go to www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/SwanSt.