We're talking with the community about resurfacing 2.8km of The Boulevard in Ivanhoe East.
The proposed ideas aim to improve access for residents and ensure the safe delivery of essential Council and emergency services. They also aim to reduce through-traffic, preserve the area's green and rural character, provide a safe and more reliable route for bike riders, and enhance the cycling route between Heidelberg and Ivanhoe East.
What are the ideas
- Resurfacing The Boulevard between Banksia Street, Heidelberg, and Burke Road North, Ivanhoe East, to improve the surface quality and make it safer.
- Adding consistent widths and gravel pass points to provide more comfortable travel for pedestrians, bike riders and vehicles.
- Creating a calmer environment by reducing through-traffic on The Boulevard south of McCubbin Street.
- Balancing resident access with traffic safety at Linn Street with new 'no through road' signage and access improvements.
- Making corners safer by implementing design measures such as speed cushions or slow points for safer speeds.
- Investigate opportunities to enhance connection to the Main Yarra Trail at Gruyere Crescent.
View The Boulevard Access Improvement Plan.
Or take a look at community members' questions from the 3 April Information Session, along with Council's responses.
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Project maps and artist impressions
Project maps and artist impressions
Click to view the project maps and artist impressions below. The resurfacing works are proposed for a 2.8km section of The Boulevard between Banksia St and Bourke Rd North proposed for resurfacing.
Artist impression descriptions
- Intersection of The Boulevard and Linn Street. Looking north towards the section with local traffic only.
- Intersection of The Boulevard and McCubbin Street. Looking south towards the section with no vehicle access.
- Along The Boulevard – The section with no vehicle access.
Interactive map
Survey
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
- Why resurface now when we've lived with this road for decades?
- Why weren’t we consulted before this proposal was developed?
- Won’t resurfacing the road invite more traffic and speeders?
- Will the speed treatments be enough to deter cut-through drivers long-term?
- What about increased cyclist or pedestrian traffic — will that be safe?
- How will this affect the rural charm and unique character of our street?
- How will resurfacing affect wildlife in the area?
- Will the new surface be noisy or change how the road sounds?