Residents and businesses are being invited to help shape the potential future upgrade of the Ballan Road, Wyndhamvale.
Major Road Projects Victoria is seeking feedback from residents and local businesses to help inform planning of the potential future upgrade of the road at the intersection of Greens and McGrath roads.
The upgrades would help reduce travel times, improve safety, and cater for population growth and increased vehicle movements.
This information will be used to better understand how the community and local businesses currently use the existing roundabout and connecting roads, with views sought on safety, traffic flow and what should be considered during the planning process.
MRP project development director Michael McClean said they want to hear from the people who use the intersection, how they travel through the area, any concerns residents have and what should be considered in the planning to help ensure the potential upgrade delivers the best outcome for the community.
Potential options currently being considered include, upgrading the intersection and installing traffic signs, improving public transport infrastructure at the intersection, improving walking and cycling infrastructure at the intersection.
Planning work is underway to gather a complete picture of the area, understand the environmental and social impacts of the project, develop design options, and confirm the scope and costs of different options. Roadside technical investigations are set to proceed from late March to late 2023.
At times during the investigations, there may be traffic control measures including temporary lane closures and reduced speed limits. Traffic disruption will be kept to a minimum, and busy periods will be avoided.
A Business Case is being developed and is expected to be complete later this year.
Consultation is open until April 9. There will be a pop-up session at Manor Lakes Central, opposite The Baker’s Son, on March March 27 between 1.30pm-5.30pm.
Details: engage.vic.gov.au/ballanroadintersection
