Whitehorse News - April 2023

You’re invited to have your say on a proposal to make Nelson Road, Box Hill, safer for pedestrians and cyclists. 

Nelson Road is a busy area with high volumes of pedestrian, bike and motorist traffic. Major destinations along the road include two hospitals, medical suites, Box Hill Institute, Box Hill Gardens, the RSL, hotels, apartments, and workplaces.   

Over a five-year period from 2015-2020, an investigation into Nelson Road noted 18 serious car crashes, many of which involved pedestrians and cyclists.  The investigation identified a number of potential safety improvements. 

This has informed our draft concept plan with proposed works including: 

• Reducing the posted speed limit to 40km/h 
• Narrowing the width of traffic lanes 
• Installing new pedestrian crossings 
• Building a roundabout at the intersection of Nelson Road and Arnold Street 
• Creating dedicated, separated bicycle lanes

The proposed works would occur over several stages, with the final stage to take place once the Suburban Rail Loop works are complete. 

This proposal was developed in consultation with key local organisations. We’re now inviting feedback from the wider community. 

Fill in the survey online or talk to us at our drop-in information sessions on Thursday 30 March, 12pm–2pm or 5pm–7pm at Box Hill Gardens, near the Nelson Road entrance opposite Arnold Street. 

Submissions close 30 April 2023.