Learmonth Street improvements, Cuthberts Road to Sturt Street (Remembrance Drive)

This project will ease congestion and improve pedestrian and active travel crossing opportunities at the Learmonth Street and Cuthberts Road intersection and Learmonth Street and Sturt Street intersection.

The project was completed in 2024, delivering the following improvements:

• a new dedicated left-turn lane from Cuthberts Road into Learmonth Street
• a new dedicated right-turn lane from Learmonth Street into Cuthberts Road
• additional right-turn lane from Learmonth Street on to Sturt Street 
• a new pedestrian-operated signal crossing on Learmonth Street, near Beaufort Avenue
• an on-demand traffic signal to pause north-bound vehicles entering the intersection from Learmonth Street and ease queuing in Cuthberts Road.

Background 

Learmonth Street is a local council road connecting to the suburbs of Lucas, Alfredton, Delacombe, Winter Valley and Cardigan. The intersection at Cuthberts Road (also a local road) is a key link to schools, residences and shopping precincts.

More than 20,000 vehicles use the Learmonth Street and Cuthberts Road intersection each day. This number will continue to increase due to significant growth and development in Ballarat’s West.

The nearby intersection at Sturt Street, located at the historic Arch of Victory, connects to the city centre, schools and recreational facilities and is a key route for the Ballarat community.

Benefits

Improvements to the Learmonth Street and Cuthberts Road intersection and Learmonth Street and Sturt Street intersection will:

• reduce delays and queuing during peak times;
• improve pedestrian safety, particularly for students and families attending nearby primary and secondary schools; and
• facilitate access to schools, recreational facilities and shopping precincts.

Get in touch

For more information about the project, please contact the Department of Transport and Planning:

Email: [email protected]

Call: 133 778