Evansford intersections to get major safety upgrade
Published on 21 January 2026
Evansford’s Waubra-Talbot Road is set to receive a major safety upgrade, with four hazardous Y-intersections to be reconfigured and some speed limits changed.
Pyrenees Shire Council will begin the works next week to reconfigure the road’s junctions with School Road, Stud Farm Road, Lexton-Evansford Road and Clunes-Evansford Road.
The intersections will be altered from Y-intersections to T-intersections to reduce accident risks caused by confusing layouts, limited sightlines, uncertainty over right-of-way and vehicles approaching from three directions at once.
There will also be speed zone changes from 80 or 70 km/h to 60 km/h following a review of the existing limits, in line with the Victorian Government’s Speed Zoning Technical Guidelines and community feedback.
The $260,000 project is funded by the TAC in partnership with the Victorian Government through the Safe Local Roads and Streets Program, which is delivering $2 million in road safety improvements across Pyrenees Shire.
The section of Waubra-Talbot Road incorporating the four intersections will also be reconstructed with $150,000 from the Australian Government’s Roads to Recovery Program.
Pyrenees Shire Mayor Damian Ferrari said improving road safety was a high priority for Council.
“Y-intersections can be high-risk accident sites, particularly on rural roads where traffic speeds are higher and visibility can be limited,” Cr Ferrari said.
“By reconfiguring these intersections, we are significantly reducing the potential for serious accidents and making this important local road safer for residents, farmers and visitors alike.
“This project demonstrates the importance of state and federal funding partnerships in helping Council deliver practical, on-the-ground improvements that directly benefit our communities.”
During constructions, there will be minor traffic disruptions with traffic control and speed reductions in place.
For more information about the Safe Local Roads and Streets Program, go to the Department of Transport and Planning webpage at vic.gov.au