Project description

The intersection of Launceston Street and Irving Street has been signalised to improve safety. It is estimated more than 4000 vehicles access this intersection per day and this is set to increase with nearby residential developments in Woden. The installation of traffic signals and associated improvements will reduce queue lengths and accidents experienced at this key intersection, including improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

This project is funded jointly by the ACT Government and the Australian Government as part of the Shovel Ready Infrastructure Investment Program.

Key features

• traffic lights to improve the safety of road users and establish a smooth flow of vehicles, reduce travel times and lower the risk of accidents
• a controlled pedestrian crossing across Launceston Street (at the new traffic lights)
• continuation of the existing median island closing the right turn from Launceston Street into Furzer Street, and the right turn out from Furzer Street to Launceston Street (converting Furzer Street into a left in/left out arrangement only)
• new signalised pedestrian crossing 75 metres east from the intersection providing safe access to the bus stops
• relocated bus stops on Launceston Street to accommodate the new signalised pedestrian crossing
• landscaping, including grassing and shrubs.

Construction

• Start date: February 2021
• Completion date: September 2021

Photos

Photos before (left) and after construction (right).

Location