Eltham Residents' 900 Submissions Reshape Major Traffic Project Plans

Residents across Eltham have shared their views on proposed traffic and pedestrian changes through formal consultation, directly influencing the final scope of works under the Eltham Urban Congestion Fund Project.

The project targets congestion and safety concerns at key locations in the Eltham Activity Centre. Council received the feedback during a dedicated consultation period and adjusted several measures, including dropping a proposed 24/7 40km/h speed limit on Main Road. The process shows how local input has steered decisions on raised crossings and footpath improvements.

Street-level changes under review

Upgrades now include raised pedestrian crossings on Arthur Street and Pryor Street, new crossings at Main Road, and associated footpath works. These locations sit within the activity centre where daily vehicle and pedestrian movements intersect with nearby train access at Eltham Station. Separate intersection upgrades along Ryans Road in Eltham North, featuring new traffic signals and road widening, aim to improve flow and pedestrian links to schools.

The Victorian Government is also delivering additional car parking at Eltham Station through the Hurstbridge Line Duplication Project. Together these initiatives address access and movement in the same corridors where residents raised concerns about safety and amenity during the congestion fund consultation.

Broader planning context

Community feedback has similarly shaped related open-space proposals, such as revisions to the Eltham Lower Park upgrade that now incorporate a snake-proof dog park, equestrian area and accessible parking. The same consultative approach appears in the separate Eltham Gateway revitalisation project, which received formal council endorsement after engagement with the Southern Gateway Renewal Group.

Nillumbik Shire Council continues to invite short survey responses until 17 July on a strategic plan addressing future housing growth. The current traffic works remain grounded in the documented outcomes of the earlier 900-plus contributions rather than new announcements.

Implementation of the approved crossings and footpath works will proceed according to the revised plans, with residents able to monitor progress through standard council channels.