Intersection upgrades
The Department of Transport and Planning is upgrading two key intersections in Traralgon as part of the Princes Highway East and Breed Street intersection upgrade project. This includes improving access, connectivity and safety on the Princes Highway and Breed Street intersection and Shakespeare Street (Hyland Highway) roundabout.
The project is part of the Australian Government’s $316.3 million commitment to upgrade the Princes Highway Corridor in Victoria.
Pre-construction activities are now complete and construction is expected to start this summer.
Further updates will be provided once a start date and construction timeframes are confirmed.
Overview
Traralgon is the largest and fastest growing city within the Latrobe Valley region.
The Princes Highway and Breed Street intersection and the Shakespeare Street (Hyland Highway) roundabout operate at close to capacity during morning and afternoon peak periods.
The upgrade will create a more efficient journey for all road users travelling around or through Traralgon via the Princes Highway and Hyland Highway and improve access to key commercial, school and residential areas.
Details
The upgrade works will include:
installing a new left turn lane from the Princes Highway eastbound on to Breed Street northbound
extending the right-turn lane from the Princes Highway eastbound to Shakespeare Street
extending the left-turn acceleration lane from Shakespeare Street onto the Princes Highway westbound
constructing an additional eastern approach lane to the Shakespeare Street/Bank Street roundabout
upgrading pavement
upgrading street lighting.
Benefits
These important upgrades will:
improve safety and connectivity between key commercial and residential areas
reduce the likelihood and severity of crashes
improve flow of traffic.
