By NATALIE GALLENTI
A RECENT update on the status of the Regional Rail Link project has revealed Albion streets will be inundated with vehicles after the closure of King Edward Avenue in September.
A traffic assessment study conducted by the RRL showed traffic volumes will increase along local streets, most notably Ridley St.
The study also indicated that with the commencement of the RRL project earlier this year rat-running along Adelaide St had increased significantly, with as much as 40 per cent of traffic coming from outside the local area.
At last week’s meeting, the council vowed to consult further with residents regarding rat-running and how to reduce the problem, as well as advocating to VicRoads for increased traffic signals at major intersection including Perth Ave and Adelaide St.
Paul Younis, Brimbank Council’s General Manager of Infrastructure and Environment, said the report provided another update to one of the most significant transport projects within Brimbank.
He said the report also highlighted the importance of other works like the extension of St Albans Rd in order to address congestion at the intersection of Ballarat and Anderson roads.
Brimbank administrator Joanne Anderson said it was important that community was made aware of the progress of the project and the ramifications it would have for the area.
Ms Anderson said the council was committed to working with the community to improve poor traffic conditions through the proposed Albion Neighbourhood Plan.
