Raising safety at a Braybrook black spot intersection

Published on 01 July 2024

Maribyrnong City Council welcomes the announcement of $423,000 in funding to address safety concerns at a known Braybrook black spot.

The funding for the Evans/Cranwell street intersection is part of the $33 million Federal Black Spot Program 2024-25 and will be used to install a raised intersection and hazard boards to reduce the see-through effects. The works will also include lighting and draining upgrades.

Council acknowledges the opportunity to work with Fraser MP Daniel Mulino in identifying and promoting the intersection for inclusion in the program.

“Council is working across multiple areas and agencies to enhance the safety of road users across our municipality, and we are pleased to see this outcome for the Evans Street and Cranwell Street intersection. While the project will be predominantly funded by the grant, Council will provide technical design, communications and project management support,” Mayor, Cr Cuc Lam said.

There have been three incidents previously at the Evans/Cranwell intersection, one fatal.

As part of the Blackspot submission process, Council had also identified and nominated the intersection of Cowper Street and Parker Street in Footscray, and will continue to advocate for changes here.

Council is also working with the State Government to improve road safety at a number of other roads. This includes lowering speed limits and introducing traffic signals at the Hopkins Street/Hallenstein Street intersection and Hampstead Road/Creften Street/Emu Road in Maidstone.

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