Road users in the Davidson electorate will benefit from road improvements, as well as new traffic management and safety provisions as a result of the NSW State Budget.
Member for Davidson, Jonathan O'Dea said almost $5.5 million would be spent in the electorate over the next twelve months on traffic flow, pavement works and safety initiatives.
Capital works include $295,000 to extend the right turn bay on Mona Vale Road at Pentecost Avenue, Pymble. The initiative follows similar work underway to extend the right turn bay southbound on Mona Vale Road at Telegraph Road by 65 metres at an estimated cost of $400,000.
$351,000 has been allocated for further improvements to the Eastern Arterial Road Burraneer Avenue, St Ives project.
"Regular users of the Eastern Arterial Road will be aware safety improvements have already begun with the melding of the two southbound lanes into one at the top of the hill instead of near the bottom and with the reactivation of the speed camera in the dip," Mr O'Dea said.
"Local residents have particularly welcomed the reactivation of the speed camera and now, under the federally funded Black Spot Program, Roads and Maritime Services will undertake additional works to improve safety. The road seal will be upgraded to a high level non-skid surface and the cross-fall or camber will be adjusted," Mr O'Dea said.
$1.3 million has been allocated for routine and minor traffic management works with approximately half set aside for property acquisition and an environmental review of Boundary Street between the Pacific Highway and Archer Street, as part of the Pinch Point Program. The remainder of the funds have been allocated to ongoing cyclic or reactive maintenance works across the electorate.
"To further assist traffic flow through St Ives, consideration will also be given to the possible introduction of Clearways through the town centre, taking account of public input," Mr O'Dea said.
"I welcome the funding allocations for Davidson which have a clear focus on traffic management, safety initiatives and improved road conditions," Mr O'Dea said.
