A Torquay intersection will soon receive new traffic lights to improve the safety and traffic flow of the area.
Works on the Bristol Road and Surf Coast Highway intersection will commence shortly in August with upgrades, including installing traffic lights at the intersection.
Surf Coast Shire mayor Liz Pattison said she understood the “community’s reluctance for more traffic lights in Torquay” but that the upgrades were needed to meet everybody’s safety.
“As the town grows and gets busier, safe crossing points and safe intersections for all road users are needed along Surf Coast Highway,” she said.
“The intersection upgrade and traffic lights will make it safer for all road users, including pedestrians and families, trying to cross the busy Surf Coast Highway.
“Upgrading this intersection will also mean all those driving home from the supermarket and shops will be able to turn right out of Bristol Road onto the highway.”
The intersection upgrades will also include signalised pedestrian crossings on Bristol Road and the highway, and a footpath constructed on the western side of the highway.
Road closures will be in place while the upgrades are conducted, with Bristol Road closed from the Surf Coast Highway to Payne Street for nearly two weeks in September.
A single-lane closure will also occur along Surf Coast Highway southbound in August and September, and a full closure along Surf Coast Highway northbound in October and November, with closures occurring for six weeks.
The project will help cater for recent and future growth and is part of the Torquay Jan Juc Development Contribution Plan.
