Yarra Street raised pedestrian crossing
In 2024 we built a new raised pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Yarra Street and Toorak Road in South Yarra.
During the planned three-month construction, the intersection of Yarra Street and Toorak Road was closed to all traffic.
Project overview
| Project type |
Raised pedestrian crossing construction |
| Project status |
Completed |
| Scope of works |
Replace temporary crossing with new raised crossing
Footpath works
Lighting installation
Signage installation
Line marking
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| Construction timeline |
July to September 2024
7am to 5pm (Monday to Friday)
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| Contact |
Contractor
CDN Constructors Pty Ltd
Max Greenbury
M: 0411 601 324
City of Stonnington
Project Manager
Kush Patel
M: 0409 405 231
E: kpatel@stonnington.vic.gov.au
Emergency (all hours)
P: 8290 1333
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| Latest News |
11 July 2024 - Resident notification letter(PDF, 220KB) |
Construction impact
| Traffic management |
For the duration of the works traffic management measures will be in place in and around the construction zone.
View the traffic management plan(PDF, 1MB)
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| Residents |
During working hours, residents may experience disruption from noise, dust and construction vehicle movements.
Access to properties will be maintained.
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| Pedestrians |
Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times. Measure will be in place to direct pedestrians safely around the works zone. |
| Cyclists |
The Toorak Road bike lane will remain open wherever possible. The lane may need to close at some stages of the works, at which time cyclists will need to dismount and walk their bikes. |
| Public transport |
Tram operations and the South Yarra Station tram stop will operate as normal throughout the works. Access to South Yarra Station will also be maintained at all times. |
| Parking |
Three parking spaces on Yarra Street, next to Toorak Road will be used during the works for construction plant and materials storage. These spaces will permanently close to accommodate the redesigned pedestrian crossing.
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| Motorists |
During the works the Yarra Street/Toorak Road intersection will be closed to all traffic.
Traffic will be diverted to Claremont Street via the laneway, or southbound on Yarra Street to exit at Alexandra Avenue.
Where possible, we recommend motorists seek an alternate route.
Traffic management measures will be in place to ensure the safety of all road users.
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