The problem of Green Gully Road’s notorious non-existent third lane may soon be resolved.
Between Driscolls Road and Old Calder Highway, Green Gully Road is only two lanes wide. However a wider than usual left lane is causing motorists to pull out to an imaginary third lane at speed, causing hazardous conditions and adding to congestion.
After months of campaigning by local residents, a resolution appears to be in sight.
VicRoads regional director metro north west Vince Punaro said possible remedies to the traffic woes were being explored.
“We’re currently investigating a number of options to improve the road safety on Green Gully Road, particularly around the Loddon Avenue and Patterson Avenue intersections,” he said.
VicRoads will make a recommendation on proposed actions by August this year.
Brimbank mayor Margaret Giudice welcomed the development.
“Council is encouraged that VicRoads is investigating possible improvements to Green Gully Road – in particular around the intersections of Loddon Avenue and Patterson Avenue.
“We share the community’s concern about significant safety issues in this section of road, and continue to call for urgent action to address these problems,” she said.
The issue has been a hot one for the council for a long time.
Last year Cr Virginia Tachos tabled a motion outlining the council’s concerns with the dangerous congestion.
“Residents in the Loddon Avenue/Patterson Avenue area in Keilor have told council that there are serious safety issues accessing Green Gully Road during the peak periods, and that they experience safety issues at the intersection of Loddon Avenue and Green Gully Road in particular,” Cr Tachos said.
Calder Rise resident Hannah Robertson said greater foresight was needed.
“Traffic in the area is only going to get heavier,” she said.
“It’s important that VicRoads and the community are proactive in identifying parts of roads that don’t work.”
