Lancefield’s dangerous intersection at High Street, Main Road and Kilmore-Lancefield Road is being considered for safety improvements.
Macedon Ranges Shire Council is advocating for safety upgrades following ongoing community concerns about the intersection’s configuration, including driver confusion, traffic movements and limited pedestrian crossing opportunities.
“This intersection has been an ongoing issue for the Lancefield community, and we could not sit by any longer,” the mayor, Cr Kate Kendall said.
Recent crash data indicates at least five reported casualty crashes at the intersection in recent years, including one serious incident involving a vehicle overturning and four injury crashes associated with cross-traffic and rear-end collisions.
The council acknowledged that reported statistics may not fully capture near-misses and minor incidents raised by community members.
While High Street is managed by the council, Main Road and Kilmore-Lancefield Road are under the care and management of the Department of Transport and Planning. The council is working collaboratively with the DTP to seek further assessment and explore opportunities for improvement.
The council has formally requested that DTP undertake a safety audit of the intersection against current standards, develop a concept design to improve clarity, traffic flow and pedestrian safety, and consider the intersection as part of future infrastructure planning.
“We want to work collaboratively with the state government to identify practical, achievable and long-term solutions,” Cr Kendall said.
“This intersection is an important part of the shire’s road network.”
The intersection serves as a key gateway to Lancefield and provides connectivity to surrounding townships including Pyalong, Romsey and Kilmore.
MRSC will keep the community informed as engagement with DTP progresses.
