Improvements at the intersection of the Pacific Highway and Tomago Road, The Pacific Highway and Old Punt Road, Tomago are well underway.
What is the project
The Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) is currently undertaking improvement works at the intersections of The Pacific Highway and Tomago Road. This follows the completion of improvements at the intersection of Old Punt Road and The Pacific Highway, Tomago in June 2007.
Background
Approximately 40,000 vehicles travel through the Pacific Highway and Tomago Road intersection each day.
The RTA will install traffic control signals and is undertaking other traffic improvements at the Tomago Road intersection with the Pacific Highway. These works will improve safety for road users.
Key features of the proposal
Tomago Road and the Pacific Highway:
Traffic control signals with provision for pedestrians.
A paved area for cyclists.
Two right-turn lanes on the Pacific Highway for traffic turning into Tomago Road.
Two left turn lanes on Tomago Road for traffic turning onto Pacific Highway.
Widening Tomago Road to two lanes eastbound, near the highway.
Relocating bus stop facilities to north of Tomago Road.
Removing the right turn exit from Tomago Road to the highway.
Providing improved drainage on the Pacific Highway and Tomago Road.
At the Old Punt Road intersection:
Benefits of the proposal
Improved access to Tomago industrial area and Newcastle airport.
Improved safety for vehicles/cyclists accessing the Pacific Highway.
Improved access for pedestrians and bus commuters on the Pacific Highway.
Traffic signals at the Tomago Road intersection were commissioned in December 2007. Final works are currently scheduled to be completed by the mid 2008 (weather permitting).
For more information
If you require information about the proposed improvements, please contact the RTA project manager, David Uphill on 02 4924 0647.
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