By Corey Everitt
A $15.5 million upgrade has been announced for the Brunt Road and Princes Highway intersection, which aims to provide safer and more efficient routes for Officer and Beaconsfield residents.
State Pakenham MP Emma Vulin and federal Labor candidate for La Trobe Jeff Springfield made the announcement on Monday 31 March.
“This will make it safer for our community, reduce traffic congestion and provide better connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians,” Vulin said.
Jointly funded by the State and Federal Government, this upgrade will add dual right turn lanes exiting both Brunt Road and Whiteside Road, a westbound bus priority lane and new cycling and pedestrian paths.
The upgrade aims to increase the capacity of the intersection to handle traffic volumes within the growing Officer and Beaconsfield area.
This announcement is good timing for Springfield as he begins his campaign for the seat of La Trobe.
The project was identified by Cardinia Shire Council as part of their Better Local Roads Project.
With funding secured, the council will conduct the works to upgrade the intersection.
