Local roads around Rye and Tootgarook are about to get a whole lot safer as we work to improve dangerous intersections. Seven intersections will be upgraded with compact roundabouts, speed cushions or raised intersections. The Federal Government has provided funding through their Black Spot program. Black Spot projects target road locations where crashes are occurring or are at risk of occurring.
The following locations will be improved:
- Field Street & Shirlow Avenue – compact roundabout
- Hygeia Street & Bimble Street – compact roundabout
- Ozone Street & Bimble Street – compact roundabout
- Government Road & Waratah Street – compact roundabout
- Field Street & Marshall Street – speed cushions
- Alma Street & Plain Street – speed cushions
- Darvall Street & Alma Street – raised intersection.
To make the local area even safer, speed limits will be reduced from the default 50km/h down to 40km/h, and 20km/h in the Napier Street Plaza area. The main throughfare of Alma/Field/Weeroona streets will remain at 50km/h.
Community information session
Want to view the plans or ask a question? Meet our traffic and transport officers at Rye Community House, on Thursday 14 December from 3-7pm. Bookings not required.
Please visit our webpage for any further information:
mornpen.vic.gov.au/majorprojects
Quote attributable to Mayor Councillor Simon Brooks:
“Council is pleased that the Federal Government has provided this funding to improve these local roads. It is very important to keep our neighbourhood streets safe.”
Quote attributable to Nepean Ward Councillor Sarah Race:
“Reducing speed limits is a positive step forward to keep everyone in our neighborhood safe. The new roundabouts and reduced speed limits will make bike riding, walking and driving on our streets safer for all. A great outcome for families, pet owners and everyone in our local community.”
Quote attributable to Nepean Ward Councillor Susan Bissinger:
“Our priority above all is to keep our residents and visitors safe on the roads. According to state government data, areas identified in their Black Spot program are subsequently targeted for works that will reduce the risk of crashes.”
