Project description

Upgrades have been completed at the intersection of Belconnen Way and Springvale Drive in Hawker. These upgrades will reduce queue lengths and accidents experienced at this intersection, including improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

This project was funded jointly by the ACT Government and the Australian Government as part of the Shovel Ready Infrastructure Investment Program.

Key features

• Traffic lights to improve the safety of road users and establish a smooth flow of vehicles, reduce travel times and lower the risk of accidents.
• Realigning the left turn lane from Belconnen Way to Springvale Drive with a zebra crossing and new pedestrian island.
• Upgrading existing concrete medians and providing new linemarking.
• Installation of new signalised pedestrian crossings.
• Upgrading of footpaths and kerb ramps, linking the intersection to the surrounding path network.
• Providing on-road cycle lanes on both sides of Belconnen Way at the intersection.
• Landscaping, including grassing and shrubs.

Construction commenced in January 2021 and was completed in July 2021.

Construction

• Start date: January 2021
• Completion date: October 2021

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