A busy Connewarre intersection will get a new roundabout as work begins to help make the roads safer and keep drivers on the move.
The major upgrade would involve constructing a roundabout at the intersection of Barwon Heads Road, Blackrock Road and Staceys Road, along with new safety barriers.
Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne said Barwon Heads Road was one of the region’s busiest tourist routes as it connected Geelong to the Bellarine Peninsula.
“We’re investing in this key infrastructure upgrade to ensure everyone can safely and quickly get to where they need to go,” she said.
“Whether it’s fixing local country roads or upgrading dangerous intersections, we’re getting on with making sure people have roads they can rely on.”
The roundabout would improve sight lines and allow people to find an appropriate gap to cross the intersection, with works on the project expected to take up to 10 months to complete.
“This new roundabout will make this intersection safer and simpler for the people who use it every day whether they’re walking, riding or driving,” Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant said.
Works will include the installation of left and right turning lanes into the Barwon Heads airport, the implementation of an 80km/h speed limit, and upgraded line marking, signage and street lighting.
Dedicated on-road bicycle lanes will also be installed on Barwon Heads Road, and new pedestrian paths and parking areas will be added to Staceys Road.
