Macedon Ranges Shire Council is advocating on behalf of the community for safety improvements at the intersection of High Street, Main Road, and Kilmore-Lancefield Rd in Lancefield.
The intersection serves as a key gateway to Lancefield and provides important connectivity to surrounding townships including Pyalong, Romsey, and Kilmore. Council has received ongoing feedback identifying concerns about the configuration of the intersection, including driver confusion, traffic movements and limited pedestrian crossing opportunities.
While High Street is managed by Council, Main Road and Kilmore-Lancefield Road are under the care and management of the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP). Council is working collaboratively with the DTP to seek further assessment and explore opportunities for improvement.
Recent crash data indicates at least five reported casualty crashes at the intersection in recent years, including one serious incident involving a vehicle overturning and four injury crashes associated with cross-traffic and rear-end collisions. Council acknowledges that reported statistics may not fully capture near-misses and minor incidents raised by community members.
Council has formally requested that DTP undertake a safety audit of the intersection against current standards, develop a concept design to improve clarity, traffic flow and pedestrian safety, and consider the intersection as part of future infrastructure planning.
Mayor Kate Kendall said Council is committed to working in partnership with the community and the Victorian Government to ensure safety is paramount.
"Our role is to give a voice to the community, especially those that may be time-poor and unable to advocate directly. This intersection has been an ongoing issue for the Lancefield community, and we could not sit by any longer. We want to work collaboratively with the State Government to identify practical, achievable and long-term solutions" the Mayor said.
"This intersection is an important part of the Shire's road network. We look forward to continuing discussions with the DTP to improve safety and functionality for all users."
Council will continue to keep the community informed as engagement with DTP progresses.
