The Minister for Roads and Road Safety has announced a range of road and pedestrian crossing upgrades to Ballarat’s busy medical precinct.
Minister Jaala Pulford said the package of upgrades along Drummond Street North would improve access to medical services including the emergency department at Ballarat Base Hospital, St John of God Hospital and specialist services.
“The works include a new pedestrian crossing near the entrance of Ballarat Health Services, upgraded crossings at the Drummond Street-Mair Street roundabout and centre median line marking on Drummond Street between Sturt and Webster streets,” Ms Pulford said.
“A permanent 40km/h speed limit will also be introduced along the section of Drummond Street between Sturt and Webster streets,” she said.
Ms Pulford said the upgrades were part of a $9.3 million Ballarat Safer Cycling Connections package, funded by the Transport Accident Commission and delivered by Regional Roads Victoria.
“These upgrades will make it safer and easier for Ballarat residents to access the important medical services they need at many Ballarat facilities,” she said.
Ms Pulford said the works were due for completion by the end of March and would be scheduled to avoid peak travel periods to minimise the impact on traffic flow.
