A $1.24 MILLION federal funding will kickstart much-needed safety upgrades at high-traffic Findon Road in Epping.
The project will deliver a roundabout to the intersection of Findon Road and North Haven Drive, along with a left-in/left-out/right-in intersection and other supporting treatments to the identified black spot to help mitigate issues that have caused 15 casualty crashes.
A speed limit reduction to 60 kilometres per hour will also be considered.
With a $505,000 Federal Government funding, safety improvements will also be carried out to the intersection of Wattle Street and Myrtle Street, Thomastown. There will be a roundabout and other supporting treatments to be installed to reduce crashes at the intersection.
This is part of the $48 million committed to Victorian roads under the 2026-27 Black Spot Program federal funding round.
Federal Member for Scullin Andrew Giles said the government is making a significant investment in improving road safety.
The government has increased annual Black Spot Program funding to $150 million to improve road safety across the country.
“It is a key part of our commitment to reducing fatalities and serious injuries on our roads,” Mr Giles said.
Mr Giles said the Federal Government will continue to work with the Victorian Government and Whittlesea Council to deliver more critical road safety upgrades in the future.
For details on funded projects, to make a nomination, or for further information on the Australian Government Black Spot Program, visit https://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/about/local–initiatives/black–spot–program
