General News
4 August, 2026
High Street roundabout identified as hotspot for collisions, closing for upgrade
The roundabouts closure is expected to last a month while safety upgrades are underway.
The roundabout on High and Inkerman Streets in Maryborough will be closed for a month, starting August 10, for safety upgrades.
The works are designed to improve safety by installing raised sections, known as wombat crossings, on all legs of the intersection.
The intention is to slow vehicles down, making pedestrians easier to see, and giving them a safe place to cross.
Member for Ripon Martha Haylett said the community have long been calling for improvements at the intersection.
She said there had been eight crashes, including one death, at the roundabout between 2017 and 2025.
“We cannot risk people’s lives, we need to make our streets safer, and that is why we’re doing this project,” she said.
“That is why this project is so necessary.”
The works are being funded by the Australian Government as part of the Black Spot Program, which targets high risk road locations with additional funding.
The State Government are completing the works.
“We’ve listened, the Australian Government has listened, and we’ve now secured funding to make significant safety upgrades,” she said.
The upgrades will also include kerb and drainage works, as well as improved signage and line marking.
Community members can also expect changes to access and parking near the roundabout.
The Shell Reddy petrol station’s entryways will be reduced from three to two in an effort to improve safe access.
According to the State Government, this has been discussed with the petrol station’s owner, with written acknowledgment provided.
Three carparks will also be removed from outside Paul Tidyman Automotives.
This is so vehicles can pass those waiting to turn into the petrol station across the road and avoid queuing at the intersection.
Ms Haylett encouraged the community to continue supporting nearby businesses during the works.
“It’s really important we throw our arms around the local businesses and really support them during the closure of this intersection,” she said.
“I know it will be a short period of pain for long-term gain.”
She said closing the intersection would reduce overall construction time.
Throughout the works, detours will be in place with community members encouraged to add five minutes to their journeys.
Once the intersection is reopened works are expected to continue for an additional four weeks.
The works follow the completion of a roundabout outside the Central Goldfields Shire Council’s offices last month, funded by the State Government, and changed speed limits around the township.