Improvements To Two Key Routes In Frankston
The Albanese and Allan Labor Governments have made travel through the heart of Frankston, in Melbourne's south, easier for pedestrians and drivers as works begin to improve two key routes.
Works are underway to upgrade safety and connectivity on Cranbourne Road and Beach Street with the installation of a new signalised pedestrian crossing, along with other safety improvements.
As part of these works, there will be a new signalised pedestrian crossing installed on the westbound lanes of Cranbourne Road near the intersection of Beach Street, and a raised pedestrian crossing with flashing lights on Beach Street.
The new crossing on Cranbourne Road will link to the existing crossing on the eastbound lanes via a footpath in the centre median, improving access to schools, shops, bus stops and other local amenities.
Forty km/h school speed zones will be introduced on Cranbourne Road and Beach Street.
The installation of electronic speed limit signs on Cranbourne Road and static speed limit signs on Beach Street will remind drivers of the low-speed environment during peak school hours.
There will also be improvements near the intersection to help create a safer environment including upgraded kerbs, pram ramps and more street lighting.
These works are now underway and are expected to be completed by mid-2026.
The $3.79 million project is jointly funded by the Australian and Victorian governments under the Road Safety Program, with each government committing $1.895 million.
For more information, visit transport.vic.gov.au/news-and-resources/projects/cranbourne-road-and-beach-street.
As stated by Federal Minister for Regional Development and Local Government, Kristy McBain MP:
"The Albanese Government is partnering with the Allan Government to invest in vital local projects like the Cranbourne Road and Beach Street upgrades to build a safer, better-connected future for both motorists and pedestrians.
"We're pleased to have provided funding for these upgrades, which will help all road users, whether drivers or pedestrians, get to where they need to be more safely and efficiently for years to come."
As stated by Victorian Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Melissa Horne MP:
"These works will enable safer journeys for the many pedestrians and drivers who travel along Cranbourne Road and Beach Street in Frankston every day, including students and their families."
"These new crossings will provide a safer way for pedestrians to make their way over the busy lanes of Cranbourne Road to nearby schools, bus stops and sporting facilities."
As stated by Federal Member for Dunkley Jodie Belyea MP:
"This joint investment from the Albanese Labor Government and Allan Government shows what we can do when governments work together to the betterment of the local community. I am proud as the local member for Dunkley to be delivering this election commitment which will improve safety and connectivty in Frankston."
As stated by State Member for Frankston, Paul Edbrooke MP:
"By investing in road safety improvements like these works underway in Frankston, we're improving connections and journeys for people right across Victoria."
https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-01/260130-Improvements-To-Two-Key-Routes-In-Frankston.pdf
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