Broadford Residents Action Group

Lower Bridge - Safer Intersection

What we want for Broadford

The residents of Broadford have formed the Broadford Residents Action Group (BRAG) to inform the community about our concerns regarding the proposed changes to the rail bridges in Broadford. The changes to the bridges will make the already congested main intersection busier and more dangerous for locals.

Updates

Traffic Lights or Roundabout?

🚦 TRAFFIC LIGHTS OR ROUNDABOUT? LET’S TALK SAFETY! 🚦

Originally, BRAG and Mitchell Shire pushed for a roundabout at the High & Hamilton intersection. But after thorough assessments by Mitchell Shire and the Department of Transport & Planning, it was clear a roundabout just wouldn’t work here — not with the space needed for pedestrians, service lanes, and large vehicles like B-double trucks.

✅ So, the safest and most practical solution? Traffic lights.

We’ve already had an amazing response from the community — thank you! But we still need your voice to make a real impact. There have been too many near misses at this intersection. It’s time to act to protect our families, friends, and neighbours.

📍 Where? Outside the Newsagency 🕗 When? Tomorrow morning

Whether you're grabbing a coffee or just passing by, please take a moment to stop and sign. Every signature brings us closer to safer streets for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.

Mitchell Shire Council is backing us — now we need to show our State and Federal Governments that Broadford stands united for safety!

📣 Tag your friends, share this post, and help spread the word!

#BRAGCommunity #RoadSafety #HighAndHamilton #SignForSafety

Update 21/2/25

Latest Update

Who we have reached out to

The following are letters that we have sent out to local members of government, you can view and download them HERE

Update 12/2/25

Broadford Community write to politicians to demand the upgrade of High Street intersection with traffic lights and turning lanes from High Street to Hamilton St and from Hamilton St to High St when turning left into High St.

High St intersection requires traffic lights it’s dangerous, near misses occur regularly, accidents occur, it’s a very busy intersection and upgrade of the safety is paramount.

Update 11/2/25

Broadford Community do you realise that the road deck of Hamilton St bridge will be 1.7 m higher than the existing road deck and will be constructed with out traffic lights upgrade at the intersection at High Street. This intersection is already dangerous. Write to politicians to voice your concern of the lack of safety upgrade for Broadford.