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Bendigo Upgrades Pedestrian Safety, Adds Buses and Train Services
Pedestrian safety work, bus additions and train adjustments form part of ongoing efforts to manage movement through the city and its connections.
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Pedestrian safety upgrades at the Chapel Street and Hargreaves Street intersection in Bendigo CBD began in June 2025 with new traffic lights installed to support the City Centre Strategic Cycling Corridor.
Intersection Changes in the CBD
The work at Chapel Street and Hargreaves Street targets pedestrian safety while advancing the City Centre Strategic Cycling Corridor. Construction started in June 2025 and carried an expectation of completion by mid-2025. These measures address movement at a central point in the Bendigo CBD where foot traffic and vehicles meet regularly.
Bus Services Introduced in 2016
Bendigo Metro began operating in mid-2016. The service added 10 extra weekday bus services to Epsom Station and one additional evening service to Eaglehawk. These changes formed part of broader public transport adjustments aimed at improving access for residents in those areas.
Train Stops and Regional Links
V/Line train services between Bendigo and Melbourne continue on a regular schedule. All weekday trains now stop at Kangaroo Flat. Services on the lines to Echuca and Swan Hill have experienced suspensions in recent years linked to flood impacts. These patterns affect daily travel options for people moving between Bendigo and surrounding locations.
Real-Time Traffic Updates
Information on current road conditions, closures and alerts for the Bendigo region is available through VicTraffic. Users can access details at traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au or by calling 13 11 70. This resource supplies practical details for drivers and public transport users planning routes on any given day.
Future Route Options
The West Gate Tunnel is expected to open in late 2025. Once operational it will provide Bendigo travelers with an alternative path to Melbourne via CityLink. The route is intended to ease pressure on the West Gate Bridge for those making the journey south.
Travelers can consult the VicTraffic site or phone line for the latest conditions before setting out. These local services and upgrades continue to shape daily transport decisions in the region.
References Sourced but Not Limited to:
- transport.vic.gov.au · Bendigo cbd pedestrian operated signals
- transport.vic.gov.au · Upcoming calder freeway closure
- vic.gov.au · Transport
- premier.vic.gov.au · Better public transport bendigo now and future
- transport.vic.gov.au · Condon street bendigo redesdale road and kairn road intersection upgrade
- emergency.vic.gov.au · Public