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Safety Upgrade for Terry Street in Albion Park Amid Recent Crash History

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A section of Terry Street in Albion Park, which has experienced several accidents in recent years, is set to receive a safety upgrade. The Shellharbour City Council project aims to improve road safety in the area, following Centre for Road Safety data revealing several crashes at the Simpson Parade intersection in the last five years, all resulting in injuries. The upgrade will focus on the stretch of road between Wiley Street and Simpson Parade, incorporating local shops and a significant volume of motor traffic between Albion Park and Jamberoo.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Shellharbour City Council project will install a roundabout at the T-intersection of Terry Street and Hughes Drive to improve road safety.
  • Right turns out of Simpson Parade and Wiley Street will be banned, and a dedicated right-turn lane into Simpson Parade for southbound traffic will be created.
  • A raised pedestrian crossing will be installed at Wiley Street to accommodate increased foot traffic in the area.
  • The parking area for the shops will become one-way, with the exit being into Wiley Street.
  • The upgrade is funded by the NSW Government's Towards Zero Safer Roads Program.
  • Shellharbour City Mayor Chris Homer emphasized the importance of improving road safety, stating, "Improving road safety is one of our top priorities, and these upgrades to Terry Street will make a real difference for drivers, pedestrians and local businesses."
  • Shellharbour MP Anna Watson commented, "This investment through the Towards Zero Safer Roads Program will go a long way to ensure everyone gets home safely every time to their loved ones."

Statistics:

  • The upgrade is expected to take approximately six weeks to complete.
  • There have been several crashes at the Simpson Parade intersection in the last five years, all resulting in injuries, according to Centre for Road Safety data.
  • The installation of a roundabout, dedicated right-turn lane, and raised pedestrian crossing are designed to enhance road safety in the area.
  • The cost of the upgrade is not explicitly stated in the source material.

Sources:

  • Glen Humphries
  • Centre for Road Safety
  • Shellharbour City Council
  • NSW Government's Towards Zero Safer Roads Program
  • Shellharbour Mayor Chris Homer
  • Shellharbour MP Anna Watson

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