Othello Drive & Boundary Road Intersection Improvement
About the project
Road safety improvement at Othello Drive & Boundary Road Intersection
In December 2019, we consulted the community and changed the give way-control to stop-control intersection to improve road safety at Othello Drive/Boundary Road intersection.
During the consultation, many people suggested providing better pedestrian crossings facilities and ways to reduce vehicle speed.
Based on community feedback and safety issues identified, we propose upgrading the intersection to a roundabout with pedestrian/cyclist crossings to provide a safer intersection for all and improve overall road safety in the neighbourhood.
The Othello Drive/ Boundary Road intersection has been identified as one of the high-risk intersections based on recorded crash history. From 2019 to 2023, there were twelve crashes at the intersection, including one serious and eight minor injuries. The crash trend involves crossing/turning type crashes at the existing stop-controlled crossroad intersection.
We expect these changes will improve overall road safety and benefit all road users.
We would appreciate your feedback on the proposed changes.
What we are proposing
We are propose to upgrade the Othello Drive & Boundary Road intersection to a roundabout.
We are proposing the following improvements:
- Install a fully mountable roundabout at the stop-controlled intersection.
- Build a pair of raised pedestrian crossings on Boundary Road and another pair of level crossings (at-grade) with speed cushions on Othello Drive.
- Provide soft-separated footpath/cycle path linking to the crossings.
- Provide cycle on/off ramps at Boundary Road.
- Adjust the kerb lines at the corners for better vehicle tracking.
- Shorten the school bus stop outside No. 84 Boundary Road.
- Install yellow tactile at the
- the footpath/crossings to help visually impaired people to cross safely.
- Install green/yellow tactile pavers for easy identification of cycle lanes or designated walking paths.
- Upgrade streetlights to improve visibility at the crossing.
- Remove four parking spaces on Othello Drive and three on Boundary Road to support the improvement plan.
Benefits
- Improved traffic flow, reduced delays, and enhanced safety for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists.
- Increase drivers' awareness to slow down and control their speed on approach.
- Roundabout increases road safety by reducing conflict points at intersections.
- Safer crossing points for pedestrian and safer roads for cyclists.
Click here to learn about the earlier consultation, suggestions received, and details of the new proposal.
What we want your feedback on
We are seeking feedback from nearby residents on our proposal to improve road safety at the Othello Drive and Boundary Road Intersection.
How you can have your say
Have your say by completing the online feedback form. The form will be open from 10 February to 24 February 2025.
The feedback survey can be found at the end of the webpage
What happens next
We’ll post the outcome of this proposal and a summary of community feedback on our website.
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