A concept design for a major upgrade to the intersection of Ogilvies Road and Rifle Butts Road aiming to improve traffic flow and safety is open for feedback. Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said the proposed upgrade addressed potentially higher traffic as part of the IMPACT route. The proposed extension of the culvert will also allow for the widening of the vehicle creek crossing from the existing single lane to two lanes. This will remove a key bottleneck and improve traffic flow on Rifle Butts Road. "This intersection is a key connection in the IMPACT route which is why this proposal aims to make it safer and more user friendly for everyone," said Cr Rabie. "A particularly important feature is the extension of the shared path network, providing a separate creek crossing for pedestrians and cyclists away from traffic." The concept design includes changing the road alignment and installing new traffic islands to improve traffic flow, an extension to the shared path, improved pedestrian crossings and better drainage. "This is an important project, and we want to get it right," he said. "We encourage residents and all users of this intersection to look at the concept design and share their thoughts with us." To view the design and provide your feedback via the online survey, go to Council’s Engage Mansfield website at engage.mansfield.vic.gov.au. Hard copies are also available at the municipal offices at 33 Highett Street, Mansfield. The IMPACT Route is a $12.3 million project jointly funded through the Remote Roads Upgrade Pilot Program (RRUPP) with the Australian Government and Mansfield Shire Council contributing $9.9 million and $2.4 million respectively.
