The issues identified at this intersection include:

  • Perceived high vehicle speeds to and from St Bernards Road at this location
  • Drivers failing to give way
  • Concern for pedestrian crossing safety.

Treatment for consideration: line-marking to reduce lane widths on approach to/at intersection, and align Farm Road and St Bernards Road approaches closer to 90° at the intersection.

Kerb extensions and splitter islands to refine intersection alignment

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Benefits of the suggested treatments (Lucerne Crescent and Farm Road intersection improvements)

  • Reduced speeds (line marking to reduce lane widths on approach to/at intersection)
  • Improved compliance with give way
  • Safer alignment (Farm Road and St Bernards Road approaches closer to 90° at the intersection)
  • Improved pedestrian safety (lower vehicle speeds, opportunity for staged crossing).

Questions?

If you have questions about this suggsted treatment, you can get in touch with us:

📧 Email info@yarracity.vic.gov.au

📞 Call us on 9205 5555