We are upgrading the existing on-road bike lanes and installing safer intersection treatments along Willsmere Road and Kilby Road (between Earl Street and Burke Road) in Kew and Kew East.
Our aim is to improve safety by creating separation between bicycle riders and motor vehicles. Doing so will support more people to move around our city safely and sustainably.
Status update
Night works are expected to begin on Monday 6 May 2024 and take 3 to 4 weeks to deliver (weather permitting). Works will be carried out at night between the hours of 7 pm and 5 am, Sunday to Thursday.
Throughout the works period, you can expect:
- some low-level noise, with our contractor carrying out any work which requires grinding at the beginning of their shifts
- minimal noise caused by truck movements
- contractors to notify directly-impacted residents of any vehicle access restrictions via door knocks and/or letter drops
- no impact to pedestrian access
- no changes to the placement of bins for kerbside waste collections.
It may be necessary to restrict on-street parking within the construction area. The contractor will endeavour to restrict the least amount of on-street parking as practical. The restricted areas will be adjusted accordingly as construction progresses.
Every effort will be made to ensure noise is kept to a minimum.
Background
In 2022, Council adopted the Boroondara Bicycle Strategy 2022. This strategy sets out a framework for improving infrastructure for bicycle riders in Boroondara. It was informed by community feedback received during consultation.
Initiative 3 in the strategy is: “Improve bicycle safety along main roads and intersections through the implementation of on-road cycle infrastructure treatments which respond to the existing road corridor environment.”
Upgrading the existing on-road bike lanes and installing safer intersection treatments along Kilby Road and Willsmere Road in Kew East and Kew is an action we committed to deliver in response to this initiative. This action is included in the Boroondara Bicycle Strategy Implementation Plan - Stage 1: 2022/23 and 2023/24.
About the project
The sections being upgraded include:
- Willsmere Road T-intersections (between Earl Street and Kellett Grove)
- Willsmere Road and Kilby Road bend (between Kellett Grove and White Avenue)
- Kilby Road between White Avenue and Burke Road.
Read about what is changing in each section below.
Willsmere Road T-intersections (between Earl Street and Kellett Grove)
There are currently white painted bicycle lanes along this section of Willsmere Road. On-street parking is also currently allowed along this section of Willsmere Road within the existing bicycle lanes except for near T-intersections where parking is banned in line with the statutory requirements.
To improve safety for bicycle riders and motor vehicle drivers along this section of road, we are installing:
- green painted bicycle lane treatments at all intersecting roads
- edge line markings that provide vibration and warning when driven over on the approach and departure side of intersections
- extensions to the existing ‘No Stopping’ zone – extending to 20 metres on the Willsmere Road approaches to the T-intersections.
The ‘No Stopping’ zone will result in the loss of 1 to 2 on-street car parking spaces. Access to properties will be maintained.
You can view the existing conditions and what is changing by downloading a copy of our concept sketch.
You can also view an example of similar treatments installed elsewhere, using Google streetview.
Willsmere Road and Kilby Road bend (between Kellett Grove and White Avenue)
There are currently white painted bicycle lanes along this section of road. This section of road is a ‘No Stopping’ zone.
To improve safety for bicycle riders and motor vehicle drivers along this section of road, we are installing:
- green painted bicycle lane treatments at intersecting roads and access points
- low-profile concrete kerbs (painted yellow in segments) to create physical separation.
There are no changes to on-street car parking along this section of road. It will remain a ‘No Stopping’ zone.
You can view the existing conditions and what is changing by downloading a copy of our concept sketch.
You can also view an example of similar treatments installed elsewhere, using Google streetview.
Kilby Road (between White Avenue and Burke Road)
There are currently white painted bicycle lanes along this section of road. On-street car parking is currently allowed in a parking lane adjacent to the nature strip.
To improve safety for bicycle riders and motor vehicle drivers along this section of road, we are installing:
- green painted bicycle lane treatments at all intersecting roads and at specific intervals
- edge line markings that provide vibration and warning when driven over on the approach and departure side of intersections
- double chevrons (hatched line marking) painted on the ground to create a buffer between bicycle riders and parked cars as well as moving traffic.
There are no changes to on-street car parking spaces along this section of road. The parking lane adjacent to the nature strip will remain. Access to properties will be maintained over the painted chevron buffers.
You can view the existing conditions and what is changing by downloading a copy of our concept sketch.
You can also view an example of similar treatments installed elsewhere, using Google streetview.
Timeline
| Dates | Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Works are expected to begin from 6 May 2024 and take 3 to 4 weeks (weather permitting). | In progress |
| Mid-2024 | Works are expected to be completed. | Incomplete |
More information
If you have any questions about these works, contact our Civil Projects team at [email protected] or call (03) 9278 4444.