Williamstown Road safety improvements
We’ve installed a pedestrian and bike rider crossing with traffic lights and introduced a 40km/h school zone with electronic speed limit signs on Williamstown Road to make the road safer for everyone.
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What we've done
We’ve making safety improvements at the intersection of Williamstown Road and Smith Street to make the road environment safer for everyone.
We have:
- installed a pedestrian and bike rider crossing with traffic lights on Williamstown Road west of Smith Street
- installed a raised pedestrian crossing across Smith Street at the intersection of Williamstown Road
- introduced a 40km/h school zone on Williamstown Road between Prohasky Street and Salmon Street from 8am to 9.30am and 2.30pm to 4pm on school days with electronic speed limit signs
- closed the right turn lane and centre median on Williamstown Road to prevent right turns onto and out of Smith Street
- built a continuous footpath along Williamstown Road across Leith Crescent
- built kerb outstands and installed warning signs at the intersection
- removed of one parking space on Williamstown Road west of Smith Street and one parking space on Smith Street to make space for the new pedestrian crossings and traffic lights.
The new crossing with traffic lights is operating and the 40km/h electronic speed limit signs will remind drivers of the low speed environment, making the road safer during school drop off and pick up times.
Image: Map showing where we’ve made safety improvements at Williamstown Road and Smith Street intersection in Port Melbourne.
Changes to Smith Street entry and exit routes
As part of these safety improvements, the way motorists enter and exit Smith Street has changed to make the intersection at Williamstown Road safer.
What this means for you
- Left turns will be permitted into and out of Smith Street from Williamstown Road.
- No right turns will be permitted into or out of Smith Street from Williamstown Road.
- Motorists will be able to enter and exit Smith Street via Salmon Street, Plummer Street, Tarver Street and Prohasky Street.
Smith Street entry and exit map
Image: Map showing travel routes in and out of Smith Street in Port Melbourne.
Background
The Victorian Government has committed to opening 100 new schools by 2026 to support the needs of growing communities. As part of this commitment, a new primary school and kindergarten was built by the Victorian School Building Authority at the corner of Williamstown Road and Smith Street. The school opened in 2026 and the kindergarten will open in 2027.
Together with the City of Port Phillip, we delivered road safety upgrades to support safe access to a new school and kindergarten on Williamstown Road and nearby residential and retail areas in Port Melbourne.
The safety improvements on Williamstown Road and Smith Street have made the intersection accessible and safer for everyone.
These safety improvements were delivered with funding from the Fishermans Bend Urban Renewal Area Development Contribution Plan.
Projects nearby
Upgrading Smith Street for better access to Narrarrang Primary School
To support the delivery of the new school, City of Port Phillip is working with the Department of Transport and Planning and the Victorian School Building Authority to make local street upgrades to ensure safe and easy access for students.
The eastern section of Smith Street between Tarver Street and Williamstown Road will be upgraded to provide primary access to the school.
In addition to these safety improvements, City of Port Phillip have introduced a truck curfew on Smith Street during peak school times at 8am to 9.30am and 2.30pm to 4pm and a safer speed limit of 40km/h on Smith Street and Tarver Street.
Planning to improve safety and access on Smith Street is ongoing. For information about community engagement and upgrades on Smith Street please visit the City of Port Phillip website.
Get in touch
If you have any questions or would like more information, please get in email: [email protected].