Banyule Council plans to fix one of the area's worst roads

Published on 08 April 2025

Artists Impression The Boulevard

We are seeking feedback on the designs to fix one of Melbourne’s worst roads.

The Boulevard, located in Ivanhoe East and Eaglemont, is in very poor condition with cracks, potholes and loose surfaces that pose a risk to cars, bikes and pedestrians.

We plan to resurface the road while preserving the rural character and strong connection to the Yarra Flats parklands.

We’ve heard some locals are concerned that fixing the road will increase traffic, rat running, and changes to the road’s country feel. The proposed designs respond to these concerns with the following features:

  • A road closure for vehicles between Linn Street and McCubbin Street to discourage through traffic and rat running, while maintaining local access for walking and cycling
  • Traffic calming measures (speed humps, line markings etc) to ensure safe vehicle speeds
  • No plans for kerb and channel, additional lighting, or new footpaths to retaining the road’s informal, country-lane feel.

We will continue working with the community to find a design solution that balances local views with our obligations under the Road Management Act.

The proposal is currently out for consultation, with planning, scheduling and cost estimates to follow based on community feedback. Ongoing updates will be provided via Shaping Banyule.

Encouraging safe walking and cycling is a key goal of the project, with potential links to the Main Yarra Trail and upgrades to nearby roads like Gruyere Crescent also being explored in the proposal. 

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