Project description

Complete: the Beltana Road upgrade, Pialligo.

The ACT Government improved pedestrian and traffic infrastructure within Pialligo by upgrading Beltana Road. The 2013 Masterplan for Pialligo identified opportunities to improve pedestrian and cycle connections and provide a safe and attractive streetscape. This included maximising opportunities for people to walk and cycle, reducing the conflict between pedestrians and vehicles and incorporating signage and other elements that define entries to businesses and help people find their way around.

In addition to these improvements, significant repairs were carried out to Beltana Road including a new road surface and stormwater infrastructure.

This project was jointly funded between the ACT and Australian governments under the Commonwealth’s Infrastructure Investment Program.

Key features

Pedestrian and traffic improvements

• Left-out only traffic arrangement from the intersection of Beltana and Kallaroo Roads, onto Pialligo Avenue.
• Changes at the Pialligo Avenue and Terminal Avenue intersection to include a new straight-through lane for citybound traffic on Pialligo Avenue through the intersection.
• A path for pedestrians and cyclists from the intersection of Pialligo Avenue and Beltana Road, running along Beltana Road to the Kallaroo Road intersection.
• Road pavement treatment and landscaping at the entrance to Beltana Road from Pialligo Avenue, acting as a marker for road users to make them aware they are entering a lower speed environment.
• 2 new raised pedestrian crossings, one at either end of Beltana Road. These will be red coloured asphalt and are designed to slow vehicles and make it safer for pedestrians.
• Provision of up to 60 formalised parking spaces, particularly in close proximity to the commercial areas.
• 4 new concrete medians designed to slow vehicles and make it safer for traffic and pedestrians.
• New landscaping that aligns with the rural nature of the area including rain gardens in the verge and a variety of grasses and shrubs.

Pavement (road) rehabilitation

In 2024, pavement rehabilitation works were carried out on Beltana Road. These works created a smooth, more resilient road for safer travel and better driveability. The repairs were significant and included:

• removal of existing road pavement
• repairs to kerbing
• placement of new road pavement
• new stormwater infrastructure
• line marking and signage.

Photos of completed work

Click on the image below to view in full screen.

Artist impression

Click on the image below to view in full screen.