Background

A few years ago, the Bexley North railway overbridge was widened when the East Hills railway line was expanded to four tracks. Temporary pedestrian and traffic arrangements were installed as part of these works.

In 2006 Roads and Maritime Services (formerly Roads and Traffic Authority)  upgraded the section of Bexley Road between Shaw Street and Kingsgrove Avenue.This upgrade was completed in November 2006.

Key features of the upgrade

• An additional northbound lane on Bexley Road between Shaw Street and the railway bridge.
• A new footpath to the bridge from Shaw Street.
• Installation of traffic lights with pedestrian crossings at the intersection of Kingsgrove Avenue and Bexley Road.
• The section of Shaw Lane parallel to Bexley Road is permanently closed to traffic, with pedestrian access to be provided after construction is complete.

Benefits of the project

• Safer and improved pedestrian access to Bexley North railway station.
• Reduced traffic congestion with a new lane.
• Improved access for road users at the intersection of Bexley Road and Kingsgrove Avenue.
• Improved sight distance and horizontal alignment of the road in this section.

Community liaison

Four concept options were displayed for community comment in 2003. Over 200 submissions were received. There was strong support for the provision of four lanes across the railway bridge and an even number of responses for and against access to Shaw Lane from Bexley Road. Responses favoured signalisation of Kingsgrove Avenue and Bexley Road to allow for all traffic movements, with support for the alternate option of closing access to Kingsgrove Avenue from Bexley Road.

For further information

Please contact the Project Manager, Nick Boyd, on 02 8814 2148 or email Nicholas_Boyd@rta.nsw.gov.au