Parramatta: George St becomes two-way road | Wilde Ave-Victoria Rd upgrade
One of Parramatta’s busiest streets will open two ways to traffic and an upgrade at an intersection which 2800 vehicles use each hour is being upgraded.
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George St at Parramatta will become a two-way street in November when works for Parramatta Light Rail get under way.
George St — between O’Connell St and the Harris-Macarthur St intersection — will be converted to two-way traffic from 10pm on Friday November 29.
Transport for NSW co-ordinator general Marg Prendergast said the traffic change would coincide with a speed limit reduction to 40km/h in that part of Parramatta.
“George St is a busy pedestrian area with many office and retail buildings, so we are urging pedestrians and motorists to be mindful of the changes and to take extra care,” Ms Prendergast said.
“Along with the Parramatta Light Rail, there is a significant amount of development set to revitalise Parramatta so we are focused on facilitating the safe and efficient movement of all road users in and around this booming precinct.’’
The changes have been designed to increase road capacity and help traffic flow more efficiently.
Motorists will start to see traffic and parking changes along George St from mid-November. From Friday November 22, the parking and one lane of traffic along the southern side of George St will be temporarily removed to allow motorists travelling east to become used to travelling on the northern side of the street.
Traffic controllers and police will be on hand to ensure the motorists and pedestrians can safely travel through George St.
WILDE AVE AND VICTORIA RD
The Victoria Rd and Wilde Ave intersection at Parramatta will be upgraded in an effort for drivers and bus passengers to experience fewer delays.
The proposed improvements included installing a dedicated right-turn bus lane from Wilde Ave northbound on to Victoria Rd.
Parramatta state Liberal MP Geoff Lee said during peak periods more than 2800 vehicles an hour travelled through the intersection and more than 85 buses an hour.
“The intersection provides access for 17 bus routes travelling to and from the
Parramatta transport interchange, connecting Parramatta CBD with northwest
Sydney, Macquarie Park and the Sydney CBD via Ryde,’’ he said.
“The planned upgrade will reduce delays for bus passengers and motorists, which
will be critical as demand and growth increases in the region in coming years.”
Mr Lee said the project would improve bus priority and address the narrow lane widths
on Wilde Ave and Victoria Rd, which made it difficult for large vehicles and
buses to turn.
“The new dedicated right turn bus lane from Wilde Ave northbound into Victoria
Rd will enable buses and vehicles to turn right at the same time,” Mr Lee said.
Road widening on the southeastern corner of Wilde Ave and Victoria Rd
intersection will provide extra space to help traffic flow, he said.
The project is part of the government’s Bus Priority Infrastructure Program.
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