Two raised pedestrian crossings will be installed at a busy Barwon Heads intersection the state government announced.
The crossings will be at the Barwon Heads Road, Sheepwash Road and Golf Links Road intersection, which is frequently used by students walking and cycling to and from Barwon Heads Primary School.
Works are expected to begin on Sunday 22 February, with construction taking place overnight from Sunday to Thursday between 9pm and 7am and will take about six weeks to complete.
The state government said the new raised crossings will create safer, more accessible crossing points at the intersection legs most frequently used by pedestrians and bike riders. By improving visibility and slowing approaching vehicles, the upgrades will help reduce the risk of crashes and make it easier for locals to move safely through the area, it said.
“Pedestrian safety is vital for families in the local community and these new raised crossings will make one of the busiest intersections in Barwon Heads safer and easier to navigate,” Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant said.
“These upgrades will boost safety for everyone crossing Barwon Heads Road, including local workers, students and visitors who rely on this important connection every day.”
Resurfacing works will also be completed during the nightworks, including the roundabout and a 500-metre section of Barwon Heads Road west of the intersection.
The resurfacing will restore the road condition and deliver smoother, safer travel for motorists.
Traffic management, including reduced speed limits, will be in place during construction to protect the safety of workers and road users.
Dates and times may change depending on weather and site conditions.
The project is being delivered as part of the Victorian government’s Safe System Pedestrian Infrastructure Program.
For more information about the project and potential disruptions, visit transport.vic.gov.au and search for ‘Pedestrian crossing improvements – Bacchus Marsh, Barwon Heads and Highton’.
Community members can also contact Transport Victoria by emailing westernprojects@transport.vic.gov.au or calling 133 778 for enquiries.
