An additional $850,000 has been allocated to the project through the recently announced Federal Stimulus Road Safety Program to build a U-turn bay on the Pacific Highway in response to community feedback.
“This work will help ensure the more than 17,000 motorists who use this section of the highway complete their journeys safely, as well as giving a boost to the local economy by supporting about 60 jobs throughout construction,” NSW Senator Hollie Hughes said in announcing the funding.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch said the NSW Government had already provided $3.54m through the Safer Roads Program to improve safety and reduce the risk of crashes on the Pacific Hwy between Moala Pde and Jetty Av.
“In 2020 the community was invited to comment on the proposal, and changes have been made to incorporate their feedback into the design,” Mr Crouch said.
“Work has begun and involves building a U-turn bay south of Jetty Av on the highway and right-turn bays at Jetty Av and Awaba Av and banning right turns into and out of several intersections.
“The Transport for NSW team will also install a wide-painted centre median, sections of shoulder widening, new signs and line marking improvements to improve safety.”
For more information, including a copy of the final design and the community consultation report, go to: www.nswroads.work/charmhaven
