The City of Greater Bendigo with funding provided by the Victorian Government's Transport Accident Commission Safe Local Roads and Street Program, is preparing to commence an important road safety project to install three Raised Safety Platforms on the roundabout at Blucher and Apsley Streets and Somerville Road Strathfieldsaye.
City of Greater Bendigo Presentation and Assets Director Brian Westley said the works which will commence Monday June 23 are expected to take approximately six weeks to complete depending on weather conditions and the availability of contractors and supplies.
"Strathfieldsaye is a fast-growing suburb and this project is important as it will link the existing shared path to provide better safety for pedestrians and cyclists in the area," Mr Westley said.
"The works will include installation of new stormwater drainage pipes, kerb & channel, traffic island alterations, three raised safety platforms with line-marking and footpath upgrades.
"Traffic management will be in place to close roads and divert traffic while road works are being undertaken. Foot traffic will be redirected during concrete footpath construction to ensure pedestrian safety.
"All steps will be taken to limit disruptions as much as possible, and access to the school and kindergarten will be maintained throughout the works.
"Considerable planning has gone into this project to make sure any inconvenience is kept to a minimum and traffic operates safely during the works.
"The City asks motorists and pedestrians to observe signage and detours around the works area and apologises for any inconvenience the work may cause."
During construction, the following road closures will be in place throughout the project at various times:
- A single lane closure will be implemented during construction of the works on eastern Apsley Street with access available to St Francis of the Fields primary school. This work will mostly take place during the school holiday period
- Full road closures will be implemented on western Apsley Street and Somerville Road in the vicinity of the roundabout as required
- All affected roads within the roundabout are expected to be reopened at the end of each workday and re-closed the following morning if necessary
Construction work and noise will be restricted between 7am and 5pm on weekdays and 9am and 5pm on Saturdays only.
