Torquay will receive crucial road upgrades to help pave the way for better road safety and traffic flow across the region.
Work is planned between April and August of this year and will focus on north Torquay, with the $2.35 million Coombes Road reconstruction project brought forward.
Surf Coast Shire mayor Liz Pattison said it was important to improve road safety to help grow communities.
“We know that these projects often bring disruptions however we always strive to time them to reduce the impact they have on the community,” she said.
“During consultation for our Road Safety Strategy, we heard that speed, intersection safety, pedestrian safety and cyclist safety were important issues in Torquay.
“All of our upcoming roadworks are supporting goals in our Road Safety Strategy, including improving intersection designs and improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.”
Mayor Pattison said residents impacted by nearby roadworks would be notified before works commenced, with many expected to be completed by July.
The Rosser Boulevard, Surf Coast Highway and Coombes Road intersection will see upgrades and traffic light installations.
Surface repairs and road widening will be conducted along Coombes Road between Surf Coast Highway and Messmate Road.
Surf Coast Highway and Grossmans Road will see intersection upgrades, with Merrijig Drive and Fischer Street receiving road resurfacing works.
A new pedestrian crossing will be incorporated at Beach Road, with a raised pedestrian crossing included at The Esplanade at Beach Road and the Grossmans and Eton Road school precinct.
Further upgrades on the Messmate Road and Coombes Road intersection, Surf Coast Highway and Bristol Road Intersection and Coombes Road between Messmate and Ghazeepore Roads are due to be finished in the 2024-25 financial year.
Visit surfcoast.vic.gov.au/torquayroads for more information and to stay updated on upcoming Torquay roadworks.
