Some quick facts about Brighton Rd from Department of Infrastructure and Transport.
1. Average vehicle movements/day 35,000
2. Low level of heavy vehicles and through traffic
3. Mostly local and commuter traffic
4. Average speed 26 kph to maximum of 48 kph.
5. Six soon to be seven sets of traffic lights in one kilometre from Hove Crossing to Foodland.
6. Majors Road off ramp will reduce traffic numbers in 2026
7. North South freeway upgrades will further reduce traffic numbers from 2030.
8. Single lane roads in both directions can move up to 25,000 to 28,000 vehicles a day.