SAFETY BOOST FOR COOTAMUNDRA RAIL CROSSINGS

​​Tuesday, 14 April 2020​

Work to improve safety with increased signage and upgraded road surfaces at two rail crossings on the Olympic Highway near Illabo and Bethungra is under way.

Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said a key part of the upgrades would involve the installation of vehicle-activated signs to improve safety for commuters, residents and visitors crossing the rail lines.

“The project will see signs installed to warn motorists to slow down, improved clear zones for better sight lines for motorists, and wider road shoulders to provide a safety buffer zone for vehicles, as well as improved line markings and an upgraded road surface,” Ms Cooke said. 

“We know that targeted projects like this can make a real difference to local communities, and that’s why the NSW Government has committed $830,000 for this project through its Safer Roads program.

“The Safer Roads program delivers projects that aim to prevent the loss of more than 1500 lives and serious injuries on NSW roads over 15 years.”

Work on this project is under way, and is expected to be completed by the end of June, weather permitting.

For the latest traffic information, visit www.livetraffic.com, download the live traffic app or call the Transport Management Centre on 132 701.