It is proposed to install raised Safety Platforms on Bloomfield Road, Noble Park between Kingsclere Avenue and Yarraman Road. This project is funded by the Federal Government’s Blackspot Program. The Blackspot program funds road safety measures in locations where there is a history of road crashes.
This section of Bloomfield Road currently has no traffic management devices. This lack of devices, driver inattention and high vehicle speeds have contributed to this crash trend of crashes, which has resulted in several serious accidents in recent years.
The installation of raised safety platforms will reduce the chance of crashes occurring and improve safety for all road users.
Constuction is expected to commence in June 2023.
Nearby residents and impacted road users will be notified before the works commence so they can plan their travel accordingly.
This project has been fully funded by the Federal Government through their Blackspot Program. The Blackspot program funds road safety measures in locations where there is a history of road crashes. Council obtained $736,000 for the project.
Treatments are proposed:
The locations for the raised safety platforms is carefully selected by road safety experts to ensure that they are as effective as possible in terms of reducing inappropriate speeds.
The location of the platforms also takes into account the location of nearby drainage and lighting.
No, the locations for the platforms are selected by independent road safety experts, and in order to obtain the funding, Council is only able to make minor changes to the designs at this stage.
Council is committed to providing road safety infrastructure at this location as part of its aim to significantly reduce road trauma on local roads within the municipality.
Councils Transport Team can be contacted to discuss this project further. They can be contacted on 8571 1000, or at RoadSafety@cgd.vic.gov.au.
