By Danielle Kutchel
New traffic lights in Beaconsfield are expected to be turned on within weeks.
Works at the intersection of Glismann Road, Beaconsfield Avenue and the Princes Highway are now complete, with traffic lights in place.
“The signals are expected to be activated in June, following final electrical works by the electricity provider,” Cardinia Council’s general manager infrastructure and environment, Peter Benazic, said.
Since December 2020, works have taken place to upgrade street lighting in the area, widen the pavement on the highway, create a new left-turn slip lane into Beaconsfield Avenue and an extended right turn lane into Beaconsfield Avenue as well as dual right-turn lanes out of Beaconsfield Avenue.
Glismann Road has been extended to the intersection, Mr Benazic said, and pavement resurfacing, landscaping works and upgrades to underground drains have been undertaken.
The intersection now features signalised bicycle crossings.
“The intersection upgrade is one of several in Council’s Better Local Roads – Princes Highway Intersections Program funded by Council and the Australian Government’s Urban Congestion Fund,” Mr Benazic said.
“Works will increase safety and comfort for all road-users and cater for increasing traffic volumes.”
