A busy intersection in Clifton Springs now has a roundabout and raised pedestrian crossings.
Works at the intersection of Bay Shore Avenue and Jetty Road are complete and the speed limit of 50km/h is being enforced.
The works were part of the state government’s Safe Local Roads and Streets Program which partners with councils across Victoria to tackle road safety head-on, especially on high-risk local roads.
The City of Greater Geelong identified Bay Shore Avenue and Jetty Road in Clifton Springs as priority areas for upgrades.
Pedestrians and cyclists are now more visible at the intersection and are given priority to cross, vehicles must travel at a safer speed of 50km/h.
“We’re continuing to invest in road upgrades across Bellarine, including upgrades at this busy intersection in Clifton Springs which will improve safety for our drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, as well as boat users who are entering the harbour,” Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant said.
“We’re proud to make Bay Shore Avenue and Jetty Road – a very busy area in Clifton Springs – much safer for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers,” mayor Trent Sullivan said.
“I appreciate the community’s patience while we carried out these essential works during the quietest tourist and boating periods.”
Local government authorities own and operate 87 percent of Victoria’s roads, and about 40 per cent of road trauma occurs on council-managed roads each year.
The Safe Local Roads and Streets Program will run until June 2027, working with every state local government to plan, design and deliver safety improvements on the highest-risk local roads, intersections, and precincts.
