Dunheved Road Upgrade: $127m plan to solve congestion
The proposed answer to the nightmare that is Dunheved Rd has been revealed with detailed blueprints showing the multiple new roundabouts, lanes and exits planned.
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The supposed $127 million answer to congestion hell along Dunheved Road has been revealed.
Plans for the government-funded project between Richmond Rd and the Werrington Rd/Christie St intersection have been revealed.
The much-anticipated upgrade is expected to relieve congestion, improve community access and contribute to the increased safety and efficiency of Penrith’s local road network.
As part of the plans it will boast four lanes and a shared path along Dunheved Road, instead of the current two-lane undivided road.
The project has now progressed to the initial design phase and Penrith Council is seeking community feedback on the concept design.
Locals can expect to much better access to retail along the road with upgraded driveway entrances planned for the Werrington County Shopping village.
Werrington Creek Bridge will get a two lane bridge and shared path.
There will also be upgraded intersections with signals at Richmond Road, Trinity Drive, Tasman Street, Greenbank Drive, Lavin Crescent, Henry Lawson Drive, John Oxley Ave and John Batman Ave.
There will also be a new single lane roundabout at the Tasman St and Eton Road intersection, the Madigan Dr and Henry Lawson Ave intersection and the Ovens Drive and John Batman Ave intersection.
Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown is calling for the community to have their say on the upgrade, especially if they are from Cambridge Gardens, Cambridge Park, St Marys, Werrington, Werrington Downs or Werrington County.
“This upgrade aims to relieve congestion, improve community access and contribute enormously to safety and efficiency in the area. We are keen to know what users of Dunheved Road think about the concept plans to improve this integral part of Penrith’s local road network,” Mayor McKeown said.
Federal Member for Lindsay, Melissa McIntosh, said the community was at the heart of this project from the beginning.
“I’ve spoken with people who’ve travelled this road each day for years, spending far too much time stuck in traffic instead of building their business or at home with their families. This project will make an incredible difference for their daily commute, being quicker and safer,” Ms McIntosh said.
Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts, Paul Fletcher, said the project would assist with Australia’s economic recovery.
“The Dunheved Road Upgrade is just one example of us delivering on our commitment to progress critical infrastructure projects across the country under our record $110 billion, 10-year infrastructure investment pipeline, which is helping to drive Australia’s world-leading economic recovery,” Mr Fletcher said.
Following the consultation period, a report will be developed so Penrith City Council can consider the feedback provided by the community on the concept plans.
The final designs for Dunheved Road Upgrade are expected to be on display in mid-2022.
Construction is anticipated to start in early 2023.
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