Grampians

Fully-controlled right turns - Grampians

We’re improving safety and installing fully-controlled right turn signals at six intersections in the Grampians region.

Project status:

Underway

Fully-controlled right turn signals will be installed at the following intersections:

Queen and Victoria Streets, Ballarat
Main Road and Barkly Street, Ballarat
Wimmera Highway and Firebrace Street, Horsham
Vincent and Barkly Streets, Ararat

The upgrades will increase safety for all road users, ease congestion and improve traffic flow at these busy intersections.

These four intersection upgrades will be delivered in 2026.

Queen Street and Victoria Street, Ballarat

Installation of fully-controlled right turns at the intersection of Queen and Victoria Streets in Ballarat started late in August 2026 and will take up to a week, weather permitting. Works will then pause until mid-September, before crews return for an additional week to complete remaining signalling works.

To minimise impacts to businesses, residents and the wider community, we’ll be working at night, between 8pm and 5am, Sunday to Thursday. There is a possibility of weekend works, as required.

Single lane closures, delays of up to five minutes and a reduced speed limit will be in place during construction to protect the safety of crews and road users. Road users are encouraged to plan their journey to minimise disruptions.

Please note: dates and time frames of these works are dependent on a range of factors, including favourable weather and site conditions.

Main Road and Barkly Street, Ballarat

We’re installing fully-controlled right turns at the intersection of Main Road and Barkly Street in Ballarat to increase safety for all road users, ease congestion and improve traffic flow.

Fully-controlled right turn arrow lights will be installed on the north-west, south-west and north-east approaches. We’ll also update signage and line marking throughout the intersection.

Construction will start in mid-September and take up to a week to complete, weather permitting.

To minimise impacts to businesses, residents and the wider community, we’ll be working at night, between 8pm and 5am, Sunday to Thursday. There is a possibility of weekend works, as required.

Single lane closures, delays of up to five minutes and a reduced speed limit will be in place during construction to protect the safety of crews and road users.

Wimmera Highway (Wilson Street) and Firebrace Street, Horsham

We’re installing fully-controlled right turns at the intersection of the Wimmera Highway (Wilson Street) and Firebrace Street in Horsham to increase safety for all road users, ease congestion and improve traffic flow.

Fully-controlled right turn arrow lights will be installed on all approaches – updated signage and refreshed line marking will also be completed throughout the intersection.

Construction is planned to start on Monday 14 September and take up to four weeks to complete, weather permitting.

To minimise impacts to businesses, residents and the wider community, we'll be working at night, between 8pm and 5am, Sunday to Thursday. There is a possibility of weekend works, as required.

Single lane closures, delays of up to five minutes and a reduced speed limit will be in place during construction to protect the safety of crews and road users.

The southern leg of Firebrace Street at the intersection will close for 3 to 5 nights during works and reopen at the end of each shift. A detour will be in place via the Wimmera Highway, Urquhart Street, Hamilton Street and Darlot Street.

Road users are encouraged to plan their journey to minimise disruptions.

Footpaths will remain open, however signalised pedestrian crossings at the intersection will be restricted during periods of construction. Traffic management crews will be on site to help you move through the area while we complete these important works.

To connect power to the new turning signals, we’ll install underground cabling beneath the garden beds at the intersection. Once works are complete, the garden beds will be restored to their existing condition.

Vincent and Barkly Streets, Ararat

The Vincent and Barkly Street intersection upgrade in Ararat will be completed in 2026, with project timelines to be finalised.

We will provide an update on specific work hours and disruptions once programs have been finalised for each site.

Traffic management will be installed on site to complete these important upgrades. Lane closures, road closures and detours may be required to protect the safety of crews and road users. Road users are encouraged to plan their journey to minimise disruptions.

Please note: dates and time frames of these works are dependent on a range of factors, including favourable weather and site conditions.

Background

Queen and Victoria Streets, Ballarat

Victoria Street is the extension of Ballarat-Burrumbeet Road – a Ballarat exit from the Western Freeway westbound and a major road bringing traffic into Ballarat central. Up to 8,400 vehicles travel this road every day. Queen Street is a local, residential road which runs north of Humffray Street North to Eureka Street.

Main Road and Barkly Street, Ballarat

Main Road is a major arterial road, travelled by 6,800 vehicles a day, connecting Buninyong and the Midland Highway from the south of Ballarat central. Main Road intersects with Barkly Street in a multi-use area with services, amenities, public transport and green spaces.

Wimmera Highway and Firebrace Street, Horsham

The Wimmera Highway (Wilson Street) and Firebrace Street intersection in central Horsham has a high pedestrian presence due to proximity to retail, services and entertainment. The Wimmera Highway is a significant freight route and carries a high percentage of heavy vehicle traffic.

Vincent and Barkly Streets, Ararat

Barkly Street, the extension of Ararat-Halls Gap Road, supports freight travelling through Western Victoria and is used by 2,600 vehicles daily. Vincent Street is the extension of the Pyrenees Highway, a significant route connecting north-west Victoria, and carries 2,000 vehicles a day. The busy intersection in central Ararat has high pedestrian traffic due to nearby services and amenities.

Transport Victoria is delivering these upgrades as part of the Australian and Victorian Government’s Road Safety Program to improve safety for all roads users.