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Pedestrian crossing upgrade – Marungi Street, Shepparton

In Summary

Upgrade works to the pedestrian crossing at the south end of Marungi Street, outside the Shepparton Library, will commence on Friday 27 February 2026.
The project will convert the existing crossing into a raised wombat crossing and include kerb and footpath realignment, drainage alterations, asphalt works and line marking, with crossing signals remaining unchanged.
Works are expected to be completed by Friday 20 March 2026, weather permitting, with traffic management in place during construction.
Access to the Shepparton Library, Council offices, Riverlinks and nearby car parks will be maintained, with pedestrians directed to an alternative crossing at the Marungi Street and Nixon Street roundabout.

The works will involve upgrading the existing crossing to a raised wombat crossing, along with kerb and footpath realignment, associated drainage alterations, asphalt works and line marking. The crossing signals will remain unaltered by these works.

The works are expected to be complete by Friday 20 March 2026, weather permitting.

Council is working closely with contractors to minimise disruption and traffic management will be in place while the works are undertaken.

Access will be maintained to the Shepparton Library, Council offices, Riverlinks, and the adjacent car parking facilities, however minor disruption is anticipated. Pedestrians are asked to follow the signs to the alternative crossing point at the Marungi Street and Nixon Street roundabout.

Motorists and pedestrians are urged to be aware of the conditions and take additional care when travelling in the areas. Council would like to thank the community for their patience while the works are underway.

For further information, please contact Council’s Projects Delivery and Assets team on 5832 9700 or email projects@shepparton.vic.gov.au.