SAFETY and traffic flow have received a boost in Beveridge with the completion of major
road improvements at the intersection of Lithgow Street and Patterson Road.
The new interim roundabout and raised pedestrian crossing near the Greater Beveridge Community Centre are now open to the public, providing safer crossings for families and improving vehicle movement through one of the town’s busiest areas.
Mitchell Shire Council thanked residents and road users for their patience while the upgrades were completed.
Mayor John Dougall said the new infrastructure would make an immediate difference in safety and congestion.
“More people, more cars and more development have created real challenges for traffic and infrastructure,” Cr Dougall said.
“These works are one step towards easing those pressures, but there’s still a lot more to do. Council is working closely with the State and Federal Governments to deliver the upgrades and long-term planning this community needs.
“We appreciate people’s patience as we push for these improvements. Every project we complete helps build a safer and more connected Beveridge.”
The roundabout is a temporary measure designed to manage current traffic demand. Council plans to install a signalised intersection at the site by 2029, subject to $6.9 million in funding support from other levels of government.
Earlier this year, developer Stockland installed interim traffic lights at the Lithgow Street and Old Hume Highway/Hume Freeway on-ramp intersection, with backing from the Department of Transport and Planning and Council.
Recent traffic data shows travel times have improved significantly since the lights were switched on. Between October 2024 and August 2025, eastbound morning peak travel times between Patterson Road and the Old Hume Highway dropped by more than 50 per cent—from around 16 minutes to just over seven.
Council said the results demonstrate how targeted upgrades can ease congestion and keep traffic moving as Beveridge continues to grow.
Planning and development work, including traffic modelling and environmental studies, is already underway, with a business case and planning study expected to be completed in 2025.
The project will be critical to unlocking future urban development and relieving congestion across Beveridge’s expanding transport network.
Meanwhile, work is progressing on two major retail developments that will give residents more local options.
On Lithgow Street, the Beveridge Village project will feature 14 shops, a childcare centre, and a small supermarket, with completion expected by mid-2026. On the western side of Camerons Lane and Patterson Road, a new Coles supermarket is also under construction, with opening slated for late 2026.
Cr Dougall said the upgrades, combined with the new retail hubs, reflect a community evolving rapidly.
