Safe Local Roads and Street
Project 8: Brown Street, Leongatha
Why this project?
Brown Street is a residential neighbourhood collector road of traffic from Worthy Street, Joel Court, Higg Street, Veronica Court, Ella Court and Hillton Court. It also acts as a town bypass from Old Korumburra Road to the Bass Highway. The long, straight and wide nature of the street has been known to encourage speeding and the crossroad intersections can cause confusion for drivers.
What is involved?
The project includes the installation of two mini roundabouts with associated splitter islands, pedestrian crossings and refuges at the intersections of Higg Street and Worthy Street. Speed cushion treatments will also be installed along Brown Street with overhead lighting for safety.
What are the benefits?
- Formalising pedestrian paths to direct users to designated crossing points at intersections will make it easier to understand both the path of travel for pedestrians and motor vehicles.
- The mini roundabouts will ensure drivers slow down at the intersection and give way appropriately.
- The speed cushions will encourage drivers to reduce their speed.