By Danielle Kutchel
A series of road markings near the new signalised O’Neil Road intersection have caused a stir on Facebook.
Confused locals reported on Facebook that arrows painted at the intersection of Janet Bowman Boulevard and O’Neil Road meant those intending to turn left into the Boulevard were no longer able to do so.
Instead, they would have to follow the painted arrows on the road and merge right, potentially doing a circle round the block to get back to their street.
Turning left may mean they contravene road rule 92, which states that “if a driver is driving in a marked lane at an intersection (except a roundabout) and there are traffic lane arrows applying to the lane, the driver must if the arrows indicate a single direction—drive in that direction…”
A Cardinia Council spokesperson confirmed that the council is aware of the issue and will rectify it as soon as possible, by altering the line markings with left-turning arrows.
The spokesperson added that Cardinia Highway Patrol are also aware of the issue and upcoming additional works.
