BGM_Haymarket Roundabout: The Circle of Chaos

Melbourne drivers know this all too well well-the infamous Haymarket, where five major roads collide in a chaotic swirl of trams, buses, cars, cyclists, and pedestrians. But how did this intersection/roundabout become such a nightmare? In this episode of Down the Yarra, we dive into the past, present and future of the‘Roundabout of Death’. From its early days as a bustling marketplace and key junction on the original old Sydney Road, to its mid-20th century transformation into a blend of a roundabout/intersection, and the ongoing debate over its various redesigns-this is a story of one Of Melbourne’s most notorious intersections. Plus, a teaser for our next episode, where we uncover the forgotten path of the Old Sydney Road, Naarm (Melbourne)’s first route to Sydney before the Hume Highway/Freeway/Motorway ever existed. Whether you’ve braved Haymarket’s madness or just want to know why it exists, this episode is for you. Tune in now!