UPGRADES for two major intersections in Shepparton will improve safety and traffic flow for commuters, pedestrians and cyclists at Wheeler Street and New Dookie Road and at the Welsford Street Stage 4 upgrade.
Funded equally by Council and the Federal Government’s Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity program, Wheeler Street and New Dookie Road intersection will be upgraded to a T-intersection.
Construction works will include fully-depth reconstructed road pavement designed for heavy vehicle traffic, dedicated slip and turning lanes, traffic signals and controlled pedestrian crossing, with extension to the shared path network.
Works are expected to commence in November with a completion date in early 2023. Partial lane closures are to be expected during works, with temporary traffic lights put in place to control traffic flow.
The Welsford Street upgrade from north of Fryers Street to the north of High Street will commence by late 2022 and is expected to take four months to complete.
The work will include duplication of the right turning lane from Welsford to Fryers Street heading west, modifications to the Marungi Street and Fryers Street intersection, and upgrades to the traffic signals.
The works are designed to improve traffic flow along Welsford Street and should aid traffic movement.
The Council will provide regular updates on both projects as they get underway and interested parties can receive updates by visiting greatershepparton.com.au/council/major- projects. Parties can also check the boxes for the relevant e-newsletter, or by signing up to the email list at the given website.
