The Albanese and Allan Labor governments have made a busy intersection in Dandenong North safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
New traffic lights and safer pedestrian crossings have been installed at the intersection of Stud Road and Mcfees Road, making journeys safer for those travelling to and from the Dandenong Stadium and Dandenong Creek Trail.
As part of the works, the right-turning lane from Stud Road into Mcfees Road has been extended, and direct access between Mcfees Road and the two Stud Road service roads has been closed to improve flow at the intersection.
New access points on the Stud Road service road have been introduced, connecting properties between Judith Street and Mcfees Road, and between Mcfees Road and Cheam Street with Stud Road.
Locals will benefit from improved public transport, with upgrades to bus stop facilities to make them more accessible.
Street lighting is also being improved at the intersection to ensure better visibility for all road users and clearer line marking has been installed to indicate ‘keep clear’ access for the Dandenong Stadium.
This project was delivered through a $12.6 million joint investment by the Federal and Victorian governments through the Road Safety Program, with each government committing $6.3 million.
Crews are expected to return in March this year to start the construction of a shared user path connection for pedestrians and bike riders between the Mcfees Road intersection and the Dandenong Creek Trail.
Quote attributable to Member for Dandenong Gabrielle Williams
“The brand-new pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Stud Road and McFees Road will make it easier and safer for locals in our community to access Dandenong Stadium and the Dandenong Creek Trail. I’m proud to have worked with the community to have delivered this important project, together.”