The traffic situation on Linsell Boulevard has become exhausting and unsafe, and it now defines the daily reality for every resident living in the estates along this road. Each day, people are forced to navigate dangerous and stressful conditions that are taking a toll on their physical and mental wellbeing.

Linsell Boulevard serves as a crucial artery for countless commuters in and around Cranbourne East and Clyde North. However, since the duplication of Narre Warren–Cranbourne Road and the opening of the Hardy’s Road intersection, travelling on this road has become increasingly hazardous and frustrating. The absence of proper traffic management — particularly the lack of traffic lights — has made the situation even worse. Residents face constant congestion, long delays, and an increased risk of accidents every day.

There are three key reasons contributing to the continuous stream of traffic on Linsell Boulevard:

• Three turning lanes from Narre Warren–Cranbourne Road feed into a single lane at Linsell Boulevard.
• No traffic lights along Linsell Boulevard, creating an uninterrupted 3 km stretch between Narre Warren–Cranbourne Road and Salendra Rise.
• Increased housing development in Clyde North, combined with long-term roadworks on Clyde Road, further adding to the traffic burden.

The resulting congestion has severely affected families living in the Hunt Club, Brindalee, and Cascades on Clyde estates.

Morning peak hours now stretch from 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and evening peaks from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. During these times, turning right onto Linsell Boulevard can take up to ten minutes, while even turning left has become risky due to the constant flow of vehicles. What used to be a simple ten-minute school run has turned into a stressful thirty-minute ordeal.

This situation has caused growing anxiety among drivers, leading to frequent near-misses and minor collisions. Every day, vehicles, children on bikes, and elderly pedestrians risk their safety just to cross the road to reach schools, playgrounds, and parks.

Installing traffic lights would help manage traffic flow, reduce idle times, and create a much safer environment for all road users — a vital step toward improving the wellbeing of our community.

We strongly believe that installing two sets of traffic lights along the 3 km stretch of Linsell Boulevard would help break the continuous flow of traffic and provide much-needed relief for local families.

We are calling on the local council and VicRoads to take immediate action and prioritise the safety and wellbeing of Cranbourne East residents by installing traffic lights on Linsell Boulevard.

Please support this urgent cause — your voice and signature can make a real difference. Together, we can make Linsell Boulevard safer for everyone.