Safety upgrades will continue on Fischer Street, Torquay, with Stage 2 works starting on 23 February 2026.
The upcoming Stage 2 works, aimed at creating safer streets for all users, include:
- Merrijig Drive and Fischer Street roundabout – new raised pedestrian crossings on Merrijig Drive legs of the roundabout.
- New raised pedestrian crossing on Fischer Street, near Yirn Avenue.
- Speed hump on Merrijig Drive between Yallock Circuit and Scott Avenue changed to a raised pedestrian crossing.
- New cycling lane on Fischer Street between Centreside Drive and Merrijig Drive, west side.
Surf Coast Shire Councillor Liz Pattison said these upgrades form part of Council's ongoing commitment to upgrading this important connection between central and north Torquay.
"The changes aim to improve safety for everyone using Fischer Street, whether they're riding to school, walking to the shops, or driving to work," she said.
"Fischer Street was identified as a high-risk corridor for pedestrians and cyclists during the development of Council's Safer Cycling Strategy in 2023."
During construction there will be road closures at the intersection of Fischer Street and Merrijig Drive, with local access only on Merrijig Drive between Scott Avenue and Beachley Lane and Fischer Street between Centreside Drive and Yirn Avenue.
All roads will be open for Easter and school holidays.
"We appreciate the community's patience during construction and encourage everyone to follow signage and detour routes while works are underway," said Cr Pattison.
Stage 3 works will start after Easter and include:
- Centreside Drive roundabout – new raised pedestrian crossings on all four legs.
- Speed hump on Merrijig Drive near McLean Street changed to a raised pedestrian crossing.
- New cycling lane on Fischer Street between Centreside Drive and Merrijig Drive, east side.
