Current update
The ACT Government is planning to deliver road and pedestrian safety improvements in Deakin, Florey, Kambah, Watson and O’Connor in 2026. The planned improvements and where they will be delivered is summarised below.
Further updates will be provided on this page.
Page last reviewed 21 Aug 2026
Project description
The ACT Government is committed to Vision Zero – that means no deaths or serious injuries on our road transport network. As part of this commitment, the ACT Government is committed to delivering road infrastructure safety improvements under the Pedestrian and Road Safety Improvement Program.
Traffic safety improvements for pedestrians and cyclists will be delivered in 5 suburbs listed below.
Florey shops traffic, parking and pedestrian safety improvements
The ACT Government is delivering a staged program of traffic, parking and pedestrian safety improvements at the Florey shops, informed by community feedback. For more information visit the Florey shops improvements.
Deakin
Safety improvements at the Adelaide Avenue and Hopetoun Circuit intersection in Deakin were completed in October 2025. Ramps on both sides of the intersection (Yarralumla and Deakin sides) have now been improved for a safer crossing for pedestrian and cyclists. This project was jointly funded under the ACT Government and Australian Government Pedestrian and Road Safety Program.
View the final design (JPG 198.6 KB) for these improvements.
Kambah
Road and pedestrian safety improvements are complete across Kambah. A table of the improvements is below.
View the indicative areas where improvements were delivered on the Kambah (east) map (JPG 774.4 KB) and Kambah (west) map (JPG 793.9 KB).
One of the improvements you’ll notice below is a reduction in lane widths. The presence of a marked edge on the road does not restrict parking. However, drivers must ensure they park in accordance with other parking restrictions, such as not stopping on nature strips, blocking access, parking on paths, or within 10 metres either side of an intersection. Drivers must ensure there is at least 3 metres clearance between the right side of the parked vehicle and any unbroken dividing centre line or median strip. You can read more guidance on the ACT parking restrictions and rules.
These works are jointly funded under the ACT Government and Australian Government Pedestrian and Road Safety Program.
| Street | Safety improvement |
|---|---|
| Atkins Street | Reduction in lane width and a reduced speed limit to 50km/h for the length of the road. At the Atkins Steet/Livingston Avenue intersection the left-turn slip lanes will be removed and the road narrowed on approach to the intersection. |
| Livingston Avenue | Reduction in lane width and a reduced speed limit to 50km/h for the length of the road. |
| Inkster Street | Reduction in lane width and a reduced speed limit to 50km/h for the length of the road. |
| Mannheim Street | Reduction in lane width and a reduced speed limit to 50km/h for the length of the road. |
| Summerland Circuit | Upgraded kerb ramps, path connections and a reduction in lane width including a reduced speed limit to 50km/h for the length of the road. |
| Vosper Street | Reduction in lane width and a reduced speed limit to 50km/h for the length of the road. At the Vosper Street/Livingston Avenue intersection the left-turn slip lanes will be removed and the road narrowed on approach to the intersection. |
| Barritt Street | Reduction in lane width and a reduced speed limit to 50km/h between Kambah Pool Road and Boddington Crescent. |
| Boddington Crescent | Speed limit reduction to 50km/h for the length of the road, new asphalt speed humps, refuge islands, pedestrian crossings, path connections and a reduction in lane width. |
| O'Halloran Circuit | Speed limit reduction to 50km/h for the length of the road, new asphalt speed humps, refuge islands, path connections and a reduction in lane width. |
O’Connor
Work is complete to deliver road safety improvements in O’Connor. There works improved pedestrian and cyclist safety across Bauhinia Street which is on the main cycle route connecting Belconnen to the City.
This project is jointly funded under the ACT Government and Australian Government’s Pedestrian and Road Safety Program.
The improvements were nearby 14 Bauhinia Street and included:
- a new pedestrian crossing on Bauhinia Street
- a new speed hump on Bauhinia Street
- realignment of the shared path on both sides of the crossing to make pedestrian access safer
- replacement of kerb ramps
- removal of the existing barrier railing and installation of new barrier railing to increase safety
- upgrades to the existing streetlighting.
Watson
Road and pedestrian safety improvements are complete in Watson. A table of the improvements is below.
View the indicative areas where improvements were delivered on the Watson map (JPG 794.8 KB).
One of the improvements you’ll notice below is a reduction in lane widths. The presence of a marked edge on the road does not restrict parking. However, drivers must ensure they park in accordance with other parking restrictions, such as not stopping on nature strips, blocking access, parking on paths, or within 10 metres either side of an intersection. Drivers must ensure there is at least 3 metres clearance between the right side of the parked vehicle and any unbroken dividing centre line or median strip. You can read more guidance on the ACT parking restrictions and rules.
Street | Safety improvement |
|---|---|
Knox Street | Reduced speed limit to 50km/h, streetlight improvements, new pedestrian refuge islands and raised pedestrian crossings, new asphalt speed humps, path improvements, bus stop relocation and a reduction of lane width which encourages people to slow down. |
Aspinall Street | New cyclist warning signs. |
Related links
- Road safety
- Path network improvements
- Walking and cycling infrastructure map
- Community path maintenance
- School safety program
Stay updated
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