OLYMPIC HIGHWAY BLACKSPOT UPGRADE WORKS AT APPS LANE BEGIN ON MONDAY: STEPH COOKE

January 11, 2018

Steph Cooke MP, Member for Cootamundra, has announced that Roads and Maritime Services will restart upgrade work on the Olympic Highway at Apps Lane, six kilometres north of Young, on Monday 15 January.

Ms Cooke said the NSW Government is providing $1.46 million for the work which involves realigning the curve of the road and improving the intersection with Apps Lane to give motorists better visibility as they travel onto the highway.

“The road will also be resurfaced and a safety barrier and signs installed,” Ms Cooke said.

“This area was identified as a blackspot through the Government’s Accident Investigation and Prevention Program after five run-off road crashes occurred in the five years to 2013.

“The project aims to provide a smoother, safer road and reduce future maintenance requirements.

“Work will be carried out on weekdays between 7.30am and 6pm from Monday 15 January and from 8.30am to 1pm on Saturdays, weather permitting.

“There will be changed traffic conditions including lane closures and a reduced speed limit during work hours for the safety of workers, motorists and other road users.

“Motorists should plan their trip, allow extra travel time and follow the directions of traffic control and all signs.

“Roads and Maritime thanks the community for its patience during this important work which is expected to be completed by the end of May,” Ms Cooke said.

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