Intersection Upgrade
BALACLAVA/VERNEY/NEW DOOKIE ROADS/HAWDON STREET
Greater Shepparton City Council would like to thank the community for its patience during the preliminary works which have been undertaken in preparation for the upgrade of the Balaclava Road / Verney Road / Hawdon Street / New Dookie Road intersection.
Background
In 2015, in response to increasing traffic congestion at and around the existing roundabout at Verney Road, New Dookie Road, Hawdon Street and Balaclava Road, Council began to investigate the issues and solutions.
Local area traffic studies were commissioned by Council in 2016 and again in 2019 and they confirmed the current roundabout configuration was not adequate for current traffic volumes and would become considerably more congested under predicted future growth.
These reports recommended a signalised intersection with additional traffic lanes was the most suitable option to reduce current congestion, improve safety during peak times and provide for the predicted growth in traffic volumes using this location.
Council’s Project Partners
- Australian Federal Government – Shepparton Alternate Route Scheme and Roads to Recovery Program
- Regional Roads Victoria – Fixing Country Roads Program Round 2
Additional Traffic Lanes
To improve the performance of the intersection and prepare for future growth, it is necessary to have a minimum of two approach lanes and two departure lanes in all four directions.
What work has already been undertaken?
- Engagement with service authorities, public transport providers and other local businesses and residents.
- The establishment of a Community Reference Group comprising of local businesses, residents and agencies
- Relocation of the school bus interchange from Balaclava Road to Shepparton High School.
- Relocation and replacement of Water mains.
- Gas main relocation works.
- Relocation of the power pole on the north west corner of Balaclava Road and Verney Road.
What work remains to be completed?
- Relocation of additional Water mains
- Construction of the intersection
- Kerb and channel and traffic Island works
- Road pavement construction with additional traffic lanes
- Line marking
- Street lighting
- Landscaping
- Footpath & shared path construction
- Installation of traffic signals
| Important Dates | |
| Week starting 29 July 2019 | Stage One - works on the northern half of the intersection from Balaclava Road /New Dookie Road to Elm Terrace begins - refer attached plan for additional information |
| November/December 2019 | Stage Two - works on the southern half of the intersection from Balaclava Road/New Dookie Roads to Feshti Street begins. |
| April/May 2020 | Works completed |
Impact on traffic during works
- East-west traffic movement (Balaclava-New Dookie Roads) will be retained throughout the works.
- Road users will not be able to travel north-south (Hawdon Street-Verney Road) across the intersection during the works. Traffic detours will be in place.
- Businesses in this area will be operating as usual and access to these properties will be maintained throughout the works. Please follow signage to access businesses.
Do you know someone who would like to be kept up-to-date with works associated with this project?
Information on this project can be obtained from:
- Council’s website www.greatershepparton.com.au/balaclava-verney-new-dookie-hawdon-intersection-upgrade
- Greater Shepparton City Council’s Facebook page
- Emailed project updates to those who have subscribed to receive updates at the above web address
Greater Shepparton City Council
90 Welsford Street
Shepparton, Victoria
Website: greatershepparton.com.au
Email: projects@shepparton.vic.gov.au
Phone: (03) 5832 9700
