Night works to deliver safer Barwon Heads crossing

TWO raised pedestrian crossings will be installed at the intersection of Barwon Heads Road, Golf Links Road and Sheepwash Road in Barwon Heads.

Night works will begin on 3 March, with traffic management and reduced speed limits in place.

The project forms part of the Victorian government’s safe system pedestrian infrastructure program and is intended to provide safe and accessible crossing points for the increasing number of people living in the area.

Bellarine MP, Alison Marchant, said the works will make the busy intersection easier to use.

“Pedestrian safety is vital for families in the local community, and these new raised crossings will make one of the busiest intersections in Barwon Heads safer and easier to navigate,” she said.

She said the road acted as an important link between homes, services and community spaces, meaning a wide range of people would benefit from the safety work.

“These upgrades will boost safety for everyone crossing Barwon Heads Road, including local workers, students and visitors who rely on this important connection every day,” she said.

The raised crossings are designed to improve visibility and slow approaching vehicles, lowering the risk for pedestrians and cyclists using the road.

A 500m section of Barwon Heads Road to the west of the intersection will also be resurfaced.

To minimise disruption, works will run Sunday to Thursday evenings between 9pm and 7am and are expected to take about six weeks to complete.